Crops Articles
Sooty Mold Sightings in Wheat
Published August 11, 2023
Spring wheat harvest has started in North Dakota. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says early yield reports are anywhere from 60 to 90 bushels an acre. "It reflects a year where we had spotty rains and various planting dates."…Canola Minute
Published August 11, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, NDSU Extension Langdon Research Center's Plant Pathologist Venkata Chapara talks about his research on verticillium wilt in canola.Attention Shifts to the Crop Tours
Published August 11, 2023
Friday's USDA report was based on satellite imagery and farmer surveys. NAU Country market analyst Rich Morrison is now looking forward to seeing the results of field surveys, including the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. "We'll be watching their numbers pretty close…MN, ND, SD Yields Reported
Published August 11, 2023
In the tri-state region, the weather impacted crop projections. USDA expects Minnesota corn yields of 183 bushels per acre, down from a 195 bushel average last year. In North Dakota, corn is forecast at 130 bushels per acre, down just…Yields Lowered, But Within Expectations
Published August 11, 2023
As expected, USDA lowered yields in its crop production report. Corn yields are expected to average 175.1 bushels per acre, down nearly two-and-a-half bushels from the July report. The soybean yield is forecast at 50.9 bushels per acre, down just…Corn Hurt by Drought Stress
Published August 10, 2023
The entire state of Minnesota is dealing with abnormally dry conditions. "Most of the corn in Minnesota is under some sort of drought, but it's quite variable," reports Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist, University of Minnesota Extension. "The corn is mostly…Corn Matters
Published August 10, 2023
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association testified at the farm bill listening session at Farmfest. Hear more from MCGA President Richard Syverson in the latest Corn Matters.SD Corn Comments
Published August 10, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray and South Dakota Soybean Executive Director Jerry Schmitz urge growers to check out their display at Dakotafest.Finding a Perfect Fit
Published August 10, 2023
Dry bean producer concerns were voiced during Tuesday's Risk Management Agency listening session in West Fargo. Josh Ihry, who farms at Hope, North Dakota and is a member of the North Dakota Dry Bean Council, said the harvest price option…