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Field Pea Harvest Nearly Wrapped Up in Western ND
Published August 18, 2023
Northern Pulse Growers Association President Sam Arnson, who farms near Williston, North Dakota, has wrapped up the harvesting of his yellow peas. "There's still some harvest in the area going on, but from what I've heard, people are happy with…Early Yields Are Better Than Expected
Published August 18, 2023
Harvest activity is just getting started around Arvilla, North Dakota. "I would have expected to start earlier, but we're three-to-five days of heavy harvesting," said Tyler Stegman, grain buyer, Columbia Grain. Test weight and protein are adequate. Early yield reports…Good Quality Barley
Published August 18, 2023
In the Kennedy, Minnesota area, Rob Rynning has finished his barley harvest. "Quality looks really good, but barley can handle drier conditions like we had this summer." The wheat crop is much more variable. Rynning has wheat measuring 18 inches…The RRFN Crop Tour-Presented by Pioneer
Published August 18, 2023
What's the potential for the 2023 crop? The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, which is presented by Pioneer, will provide an assessment of the crops across a large portion of North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. During the week of…Ethanol Faces Headwinds Without Carbon Capture
Published August 18, 2023
To qualify for California’s low carbon fuel standard or sustainable aviation fuel, a carbon score of 50 or below is required. With a carbon score of 60, ethanol currently does not qualify for these new markets. The score can be…Corn Rootworm Beetles Are Active
Published August 18, 2023
It's easy to scout fields from the windshield, but AgriGold Area Business Manager Jeremy Baumgarten wants growers to get out into their fields. "The one thing I've seen this summer, especially in the last couple weeks, is the number of rootworm…Harvest With Less Variability
Published August 18, 2023
Desiccation can give farmers more control over the harvest schedule. BASF Technical Service Manager Ken Deibert says that season is just beginning in dry edible beans. "These crops are maturing very rapidly, especially the areas that maybe were a little short…Farm Economy Moderates
Published August 18, 2023
Despite high interest rates and a pullback in the economy, farmland values remained strong during the second quarter. According to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the value of non-irrigated cropland is up seven percent from…RRFN’s Big Iron Forums to be Live-Streamed
Published August 18, 2023
The Red River Farm Network has a full slate of forums planned for the Big Iron Farm Show. The schedule includes daily market outlook panels featuring some of the best analysts in the business. USDA Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey, StoneX…