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Heat Stress Showing in Central North Dakota

Published Yesterday

Prolonged heat and dry weather are taking a toll on central North Dakota crops. Mandan farmer Dennis Renner says barley is yielding around 75 bushels per acre, but the recent heat has changed crop prospects. "Everything looked super good on…

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Harvest Begins Across North Dakota

Published Yesterday

Small grain harvest is underway in parts of North Dakota with barley and wheat coming off earlier than many farmers expected. Buck Harvesting's Tim Buck said yields are below expectations because of the dry growing season, but the crop is…

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State-by-State Specialty Crop Estimates Released

Published April 1, 2026

In the specialty crops, barley acreage intentions nationwide are up two percent. In North Dakota, barley acreage is projected to be in line with last year, while acreage will decline two percent from last year in Minnesota and South Dakota.…

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Canola, Soybeans Gain Acres in Canada

Published March 6, 2026

Canadian farmers expect some shifts in crop acreage for the 2026 growing season. Statistics Canada says producers plan to increase planted area for canola, barley, soybeans and corn, while acreage for wheat, oats, lentils and dry peas is expected to…

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Plotting a Course-Planning Prices for ’26

Published January 28, 2026

NDSU Extension released its projected 2026 commodity prices for planning. Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says there’s an opportunity there for farmers who can get contracts locked in. "Crop prices are depressed, but there are a few bright spots…

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ND Barley Acres Hold Up Despite Drop in Beer Consumption

Published December 11, 2025

At the Prairie Grains Conference, North Dakota Barley Council board member Frank Laufer said growers are benefiting from crop rotation and increasing demand for pet food, “Acres are up about 22 percent for the year and that's pretty good for…

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Weather Delays Wheat Harvest in Devils Lake Area

Published August 14, 2025

The wheat harvest in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area is facing delays due to the weather. While the rains have delayed the harvest, Rock N Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the other crops are looking fantastic because of…

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Hoping for a Beer Market Rebound

Published January 13, 2025

One of the biggest negative impacts on the barley industry in recent years has been the decline in beer sales. Steven Edwardson, executive administrator, North Dakota Barley Council, said that has been concerning. "Less demand for malt and less demand…

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Beer Consumption Drops to Lowest Level in a Generation

Published December 16, 2024

A surplus barley supply has pressured prices for the past five years. According to Malteurip North American Barley Procurement Manager Mark Black, the combination of inflation and COVID cut into beer consumption. 'You also have a cultural shift of beer drinkers…

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Barley Harvest Wrapping Up

Published August 14, 2024

Farmers in Munich, North Dakota, like Gary Beck, are finishing up their early barley harvesting. "We finished our barley a couple of days ago. We're down a few acres, but the barley crop was good on our farm. The yield…

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