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This Planting Season Looks A Lot Different Than Recent Years
Published April 5, 2021
Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton says farmers are not looking at prevented plant this year due to the dry field conditions. "The choices of what they're going to do is not going to be limited by either wet ground or…Produce Groups to Create a New Organization
Published April 5, 2021
The board of directors of the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association have agreed in principle to create a new organization. The two groups will operate as independent organizations through the balance of this year and launch the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 5, 2021
Grain markets and Wall Street are starting the week higher. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has that story in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The drought, a dust-up between Russia and the…Small Grain Seeding Begins
Published April 5, 2021
With the warm, dry conditions, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says Minnesota farmers are already seeding small grains. "The biggest thing after the soil conditions are ready is for farmers to get good seed to soil…Shift in Crop Rotations Anticipated
Published April 5, 2021
As planters begin to roll, West Central Ag Services Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen is seeing some shift in rotations. "In comparison to the past, wheat acres are down. The corn and soybeans seem to be holding close to the same…A Lighter Offering of Feeder Cattle
Published April 3, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns saw lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through this past week. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 990 head at their Wednesday sale. Feeder steer prices were $3 higher, with 650-to-700 weights…The Dakotas are Dry
Published April 2, 2021
A lack of moisture and warmer than normal temperatures are causing extreme drought conditions to expand across the Dakotas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now extend from border to border across 29 central and western counties…Farmers Will Adapt to Drier Conditions As Needed
Published April 2, 2021
In the Lakota, North Dakota area, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says the drier conditions aren’t influencing major fieldwork decisions yet. "If we are still in this arid, dry scenario after Easter, farmers may make some changes. There may…Optimism for Red River Valley Farmers
Published April 2, 2021
Farmers are starting to begin fieldwork near Reynolds, North Dakota. Valley United Co-op CEO Paul Coppin says spring fieldwork is five weeks ahead of last year. "We're feeling really good right now. Farmers are spreading fertilizer and there's wheat seed…