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Fielding Questions: A Look at the U.S. Crop
Published August 15, 2022
Dry conditions remain in the forecast for the Dakotas and Minnesota. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Tangen says the southeastern part of North Dakota into Minnesota are areas to closely watch. "There's also not a lot of…Finstad Goes to Washington D.C.
Published August 12, 2022
New Ulm, Minnesota farmer and former USDA Rural Development Director Brad Finstad was sworn into office Friday in Washington D.C. Finstad is finishing out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. "I'm rolling up my…USDA Report Neutral for Corn, Bearish for the Soybeans
Published August 12, 2022
USDA lowered the corn yield forecast from 177 bushels per acre to 175 bushels per acre the latest USDA report. That lowers new crop corn production to 14.3 billion bushels. The soybean yield was the big surprise. USDA raised the…Well Grounded – Episode 14
Published August 12, 2022
What's the impact of Inflation on farmland values? Hear from Wells Fargo Ag Economist Michael Swanson in the latest episode. This monthly podcast series is hosted by Jayson Menke of Acres & Shares and Red River Farm Network’s Randy Koenen.The Sugarbeet Balancing Act
Published August 12, 2022
Pre-pile sugarbeet harvest is expected to begin around August 23 for American Crystal Sugar Company. This allows more time for the replanted sugarbeets. General Agronomist Joe Hastings says yield samples are being taken. "We are below the five-year average for…Potato Field Day Coming Up on August 25
Published August 12, 2022
Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association’s annual day be a similar program to previous years. "We'll start between 7 to 8 a.m. at Hoverson Farms near Larimore, North Dakota. After that, we'll move on…A Fall Harvest Checklist
Published August 12, 2022
NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says there are a few ways to prepare for fall field preparation. "There are more people thinking about seeding into the stubble. With that in mind, it is perfectly acceptable, especially in a no-till…Drought Hits Crops in Central and Southern Richland County, ND
Published August 12, 2022
Corn is seeing the biggest setback due to the moderately dry conditions. "The crop developed so quickly it didn't have time to root in like it did last year," said Greg LaPlante, president, GL Crop Consulting. "They're probably tapped out…August USDA Reports Released Today
Published August 12, 2022
For the USDA's August World Ag Supply Demand Estimate and monthly crop production reports, RJ O’Brien Head of Market Insights Rich Feltes says there’s a lot of focus on how much USDA will lower corn and soybean yields from the…