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Hail Swipes Crops Across the Region
Published August 8, 2019
There were several storm systems that hit across the region this past week. One went through the Hazen, North Dakota area. Dean Knell farms near Hazen and says it was hit or miss. His farmland wasn’t impacted, but east of…Malting Barley Harvest Going Well Near Bismarck
Published August 8, 2019
Malting barley harvest is underway for Bismarck, North Dakota farmer Clark Coleman. It’s a slow harvest so far. Barley is yielding around 80 to 90 bushels per acre. "Everyday we get a little bit of rain or high humidity. The…Canola Crop Showing Resilience
Published August 8, 2019
Canola was the focus at the BASF InVigor field day held in north central North Dakota near Bottineau. The condition of this year’s crop was a popular talking point among farmers and ag retailers gathered. BASF seed adviser Robert Haman…Sharpen Can Help Speed Up Canola Harvest
Published August 8, 2019
Canola harvest is nearing for many farmers in the North Dakota and Minnesota. BASF Crop Protection business representative Scott Hammond says a harvest aid will help speed up the process. "Within the next week, the southern part of my territory…World Sugar Market Top of Mind for Sugar Growers
Published August 7, 2019
The International Sweetener Symposium wrapped up on Wednesday in Ashville, North Carolina. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart says maintaining a stable domestic sugar industry is still very important. "It was very clear from this meeting the world…MN Farmers Voice Concerns at House Ag Listening Session
Published August 7, 2019
Renewable fuels, tough growing conditions and trade were all part of Wednesday's House Agriculture Committee Listening Session at Farmfest. At the beginning of the discussion, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap asked for continued bipartisan work on trade. House…Rain Delays Spring Wheat Harvest in Philip, SD
Published August 7, 2019
Colby, Kansas custom combiner Jim Deibert is in the Philip, South Dakota area. "Rains earlier in the week delayed our progress. It's wonderful wheat." Deibert thinks the spring wheat in the area will go once they get finished with the…Minnesota Crop Conditions “All Over the Board”
Published August 7, 2019
Peterson Farms Seed District Manager Travis Winter says the crop conditions in his Belgrade, Minnesota area are all over the board. There’s some corn and soybeans that look very good and others that got in too late and look pretty…Enforcement in U.S. and China Negotiations a Challenge
Published August 7, 2019
The U.S. and China didn’t make much progress in last week’s in-person meetings. Since then, President Trump has announced more tariffs could be on the way for China. Trump has also pledged to stand with American farmers in times of…