Articles tagged under: Brian O’Toole
Cold, Dry Conditions in Northern North Dakota
Published April 8, 2024
According to O’Toole Seed owner Brian O’Toole, it’s too early to be planting much beyond small grains. "We're sending loads of wheat out, but as far as the other commodities, the planting dates aren't available for putting them in the…Disappointing Spring Wheat Yields in NE North Dakota
Published August 1, 2021
In Crystal, North Dakota, O’Toole Seed owner and farmer Brian O’Toole got out into the spring wheat fields last Monday to start harvest. "I had a field of wheat planted on sugarbeet ground and that's typically the first thing we…Planting Moves Quick in Northeastern North Dakota
Published May 5, 2021
Near Crystal, North Dakota, in the northeastern part of the state, farmer Brian O’Toole says the dry conditions are encouraging fieldwork. "The wheat is planted and we're seeding corn. The sugarbeets are also planted. We can start planting dry edible…Navy Bean Harvest Underway in Crystal, ND
Published September 13, 2020
Near Crystal, North Dakota, Brian O’Toole says small grain harvest went well this year and dry bean harvest is one-third complete. "I haven't harvested pinto or black beans, but we have harvested navy beans. We are pleased with the crop.…Crop Watch
Published June 19, 2020
Crops in the Minto, North Dakota area are off to a good start. According to Minto Ag Center owner and agronomist Trevor Slominski, the timely rains helped. "Some crops got a little more moisture than farmers wanted, but overall, the…No Trouble So Far
Published April 25, 2020
As of Friday, Crystal, North Dakota farmer Brian O’Toole had about 15 percent of his wheat seeded. At this point, O’Toole has been able to get into the fields that were in sugarbeets or potatoes last year. "The fields that…O’Toole Plot Tour Features 21st Century Genetics
Published July 19, 2019
O’Toole Seed Farm hosted their annual plot tour Thursday in Crystal, North Dakota. Owner Brian O’Toole featured Fargo based 21st Century Genetics. "Greg Fox, formerly with West Bred Wheat, decided to start his own company and he developed an impressive…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 21, 2019
As a result of one hot and windy day, dry bean growers in northeastern North Dakota did replant some of the crop. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Topsin…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 27, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. Right now, the farm bill and harvest are top-of-mind for dry edible bean farmers. Hear more in this week’s Dry Bean Scene from Dale…