Crops Articles
Black Layer Possible by September 10th
Published July 14, 2023
Corn across the region is well into the pollination phase. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says the crop is well ahead of the normal pace. "From full flower, it's about 60 days before you get to black layer so…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 13, 2023
Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Jorgenson talks about the upcoming board meeting and gives us a midseason crop update in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean…Syngenta Announces Registration of New Corn Herbicide Innovation
Published July 13, 2023
The EPA has approved the registration of Syngenta's latest residual corn herbicide. Storen will be available for use in 2024, subject to state approvals. Storen is labeled for preemergence and post-emergence in field control and has partial control or control…Early Season Conditions Impact Minnesota Spring Wheat
Published July 13, 2023
A late start to the season and extreme heat cut into the size of Minnesota’s spring wheat crop. Compared to last year, USDA expects Minnesota’s spring wheat crop to be 20 percent smaller. The average spring wheat yield is forecast…USDA Updates SD Small Grain Estimates
Published July 13, 2023
Based on crop conditions on July 1, South Dakota’s spring wheat crop is nearly 30 percent smaller than last year. The average yield is forecast at 34 bushels per acre, down 14 bushels from 2022. The winter wheat crop is…A ‘Whirlwind Year’ for East Grand Forks Grower
Published July 12, 2023
East Grand Forks farmer Rhonda Larson has wrapped up her tenure as chair of U.S. Wheat Associates. Larson describes the past year as a whirlwind. "I've been all over the world in a year and seen so many markets, wheat…Wheat, Soybean Carryover Larger Than Expected
Published July 12, 2023
StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the winter wheat crop was much bigger than anticipated in the July WASDE Report. “USDA hasn’t fully accounted for abandonment in the hard red winter wheat belt in the Plains.” That will be…Harvest Likely to Begin in Early August
Published July 12, 2023
The wheat is starting to turn and Hallock, Minnesota farmer Theresia Gillie expects the crop to be ready for harvest in early August. Other crops could use more rain. “We had some significant snow events so I think our subsoil…MN Wheat Minute
Published July 12, 2023
Tune in to Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers On-Farm Research Coordinator Melissa Carlson in the latest MN Wheat Minute and learn about upcoming crop tours.