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Disappointing Midwestern Soybean Yields
Published September 23, 2022
Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says the early soybean yield reports coming into his office have been disappointing. "From Iowa to South Dakota into Minnesota, yields have been not as good as we'd like. As harvest continues, I think…Feeling Good About the Rugby, ND Crop
Published September 23, 2022
Harvest for Rugby, North Dakota farmer Steve Fritel is rolling along. "The wheat and canola are wrapped up and we're about halfway through the dry bean harvest. We're pleased with how things turned out." Fritel doesn’t think there’s much frost…HPAI Case Confirmed in ND
Published September 23, 2022
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was found in a back yard chicken flock in Ward County. The detection triggers suspension of poultry/bird events in Ward and its adjoining counties.Harvest Conditions Vary for North Central ND
Published September 23, 2022
Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the harvest results vary depending on crop. "Barley harvest was good all around; that crop usually handles a little less rainfall later on," Hanson told RRFN. "Wheat has been average to slightly…Minimal Frost Damage
Published September 23, 2022
Most of the crop will not be affected by last week's cold temperatures. "There's still some pretty green beans out there, but I think for the most part on soybeans, we're looking okay," said Derek Pruitt, technical agronomist, Dekalb Asgrow.…Seasonal Basis Bids Continue
Published September 23, 2022
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are reflecting seasonal harvest bids. Spring wheat bids range from 50 to 98 cents under the December Minneapolis futures contract. Corn basis ranges from 30…Protect Your Margins
Published September 23, 2022
It can be difficult to pull the marketing trigger with the volatility seen in the grain markets. Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting says farmers need to protect margins. "In the history of corn and soybean prices, we haven't…Average Yields for American Crystal
Published September 23, 2022
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the pre-pile campaign has been going well. "Sugar content is coming up one percent per week. At pre-pile, we're hanging around the mid-15s for an average. It looks to be a…The Juggling Act of Sugarbeet Harvest
Published September 23, 2022
Pre-pile sugarbeet harvest continues at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative. Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says the juggling act continues. "Pre-harvest is always a challenge, because it's a constant juggling act of Mother Nature, factory slice and a voluntary grower delivery…