Crops Articles
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 23, 2023
Pioneer soybean breeder Dr. Nadia Krasheninnik joins the Red River Farm Network for this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update to talk about the white mold nursery near Sabin, Minnesota. While a drier summer means less white mold pressure for farmers, the…Promising Sugarbeet Harvest Ahead
Published August 22, 2023
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative had been in pre-pile harvest since mid-August. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius is looking at a very nice crop. "Our projection is right around 33 tons per acre." Timely rains have helped the crop.…Uneven Crop Possible
Published August 22, 2023
Columbia Grain Dry Edible Bean Manager Cody Michael has seen the dry bean harvest start in the Larimore, North Dakota area. The crop is variable due to spotty rains during the growing season. "Some guys are going to be in…Average Yields, Below Average Protein
Published August 22, 2023
North Dakota Wheat Commission board member Jim Pellman farms near McClusky, North Dakota. Recent moisture brought his harvest to a temporary stop. Spring wheat harvest is 80 percent complete, while his barley harvest just wrapped up. "Yields are about average…SD Corn Comments
Published August 22, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about base acreage in the farm bill.A Crop to Remember
Published August 22, 2023
Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt is well into his spring wheat harvest. Proteins are ranging from 16.5-to-18.5 percent. Yield is much better than expected. "I've been farming for over 40 years and this is the best wheat crop that…Neck-Deep in Harvest
Published August 22, 2023
Spring wheat harvest is underway for Theresia Gille in Kittson County, Minnesota. "We've been neck-deep in wheat harvest, which has been all over the board." Between the hail and lack of moisture, there wasn't much wheat left in good condition.…Pro Farmer Tour Shows High Yield Potential in Ohio
Published August 22, 2023
Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried is on the eastern portion of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. He says yield potential is high in Ohio. “Right now, Ohio corn yields are about ten bushels an acre higher than…Evaluate New Technologies on Your Own Farm
Published August 22, 2023
Biologicals are one of the fastest-growing parts of agriculture. With an abundance of new biological products on the market, it can be confusing to determine what delivers the best return on investment. "Work with your retailer and see if you can…