Crops Articles
Dry Bean Acres Drop Off
Published June 30, 2023
The area planted to dry edible beans in 2023 is estimated at 1.21 million acres. That’s down three percent from last year. Seven of the nine reporting states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, had a drop in dry bean acreage.Canola Acreage at Historic Levels
Published June 30, 2023
The planted area for canola nationwide is forecast to be record high at 2.28 million acres. That’s up three percent from last year. Canola acreage in North Dakota is at an all-time high of 1.9 million. That’s up six percent…Despite a Late Spring, ND HRSW Acres Rise
Published June 30, 2023
North Dakota is the largest spring wheat-producing state in the country with 5.6 million acres, up six percent from last year. Minnesota’s spring wheat acreage totals 1.14 million, down from 1.2 million last year. South Dakota farmers seeded 750,000 acres…Corn, Soybean Acres Generally Trend Higher in Tri-State Region
Published June 30, 2023
Corn acreage is up across the tri-state region. Minnesota growers planted 8.4 million acres, up 400,000 acres from last year. South Dakota’s planted corn acreage is record high at 6.2 million. That’s up 450,000 acres from 2022. Corn acres in…Surprising Soybean Acreage
Published June 30, 2023
USDA estimated the soybean plantings at 83.5 million acres. That’s far below the average trade guess of 87.6 million. Corn acreage is at 94.1 million, above the pre-report trade estimate of 91.8 million. This year’s corn crop represents the third…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 30, 2023
ADM Edible Bean Specialties Agronomist Robb Zenk and Fessenden Coop Association Edible Bean Division Manager Brad Stevens give us a snapshot of dry bean fields across the region in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored…Hit or Miss Crops
Published June 29, 2023
In the Roseau, Minnesota area, Richard Magnusson is looking a crop that differs based on the fields that caught a rain and those that didn't. "Rains have been very spotty. Some spots have been in severe drought and the crops…Practical Experience Gained on E-Tour
Published June 29, 2023
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour was based out of the Williston area this year. "This is our 29th year hosting the tour," said Ed Kessel, president, NDGGA. "We looked at a broad spectrum of things on what it…Hot Days Took the Top End Off of the Yields
Published June 29, 2023
In the Aneta, North Dakota area, Fred Lukens is spraying soybeans. "Things are in pretty good shape, but on the Tuesday before the rain it was 95 degrees and 25 mile-an-hour winds and the crops were just wilting." Lukens says…