Crops Articles
FSA Deadlines Ahead
Published July 7, 2023
The deadline for Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) and Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 enrollment is Friday. “That deadline has actually been extended from June 2 to give producers a little extra time to finish up those applications if…Controlling Cercospora Leaf Spot is Job #1
Published July 7, 2023
Rains have been spotty, but mostly beneficial for Wendell, Minnesota farmer Ben Brutlag. The fields that missed the rains are showing some crop stress. “We’ve been fortunate to keep getting rain just as we need it. We’re not seeing any…Rapid Growth for Corn Crop
Published July 7, 2023
The Growing Degree Unit accumulation across the Northern Plains is above normal. "Rapid vegetative growth is common this type of year and we're always susceptible to green snap when crops grow this fast," reports Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist, University of…White Mold Warning
Published July 7, 2023
When crops bloom, they become sensitive to white mold. Beans are at the cusp of blooming and NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says white mold issues are right around the corner. "Environment plays a huge role in white mold…Moisture is Good and Bad
Published July 7, 2023
While some potato fields have had too much moisture, NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the water is still a boost to the rest of the field. "Even if you do get a little bit of drown-out, that's still…Corn Starting to Tassel in Northcentral South Dakota
Published July 7, 2023
Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager Keith Rekow has seen a lot of growth in corn these last couple of weeks with heat. "Most corn is chest to torso high and some is starting to shoot their tassels out." Rekow, who…New Technology on Display
Published July 7, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed hosted a field demonstration near Harwood, North Dakota Thursday to demonstrate new sprayer technology. Reducing chemical use and save on cost with spot spraying weeds is the ultimate goal for Greeneye Technology. Midwest Sales Representative Tom McMurren…Brazilian Corn Prices Climbing Higher
Published July 7, 2023
Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says corn prices in Brazil are climbing higher, which is positive news for U.S. corn values. "The price of corn in Brazil and the price of corn in the U.S. has narrowed considerably which…Volatility
Published July 6, 2023
After USDA's acreage report, the corn market has been very volatile. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Advisor Betsy Jensen says corn sales between USDA’s acreage report and this week's crop production report will make a big difference…