Articles tagged under: canola
Harvest Progressing Well in Northern Red River Valley
Published September 6, 2019
MR Consulting owner Mark Ramsey says other than a few scattered fields, the spring wheat is harvested in the northern Red River Valley. "The wheat seems to be mostly harvested. There are odd patches here and there," explains Ramsey. "The…Canola Minute
Published September 4, 2019
In the New England, North Dakota area, the canola harvest has started. Northern Canola Growers Association board member Jon Wert has more in the latest Canola Minute.Looking Forward to Canola Harvest
Published August 29, 2019
Field peas, canola and wheat are being harvested near Garrison, North Dakota. Pioneer sales representative Jason Foss is excited to see the canola yields. "The combines are rolling and we should know in the next few weeks." Foss says there…“Mixed Emotions” About Conditions
Published August 22, 2019
Despite growing season challenges, farmers are feeling more optimistic as the crop moves towards maturity and goes in the bin. It was a delayed planting season for Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz. However, that delay may have saved some…When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?
Published August 14, 2019
Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one…New Canola and Wheat Projects in the Works from BASF
Published August 8, 2019
A new hybrid wheat breeding program is in the works. When BASF acquired Bayer, the company also took over hybrid wheat research. BASF seed adviser Trenton Bruner says to stay tuned for the new hybrids in the near future. "There…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…BASF Canola Hybrids in the Works
Published August 8, 2019
The success of a canola crop starts with breeding and genetics. BASF is working on two new canola hybrids coming to the market next year. InVigor Canola Brand breeding agronomist says harvest-ability is still a top focus. "Farmers want to…A Strong Sunflower and Canola Crop
Published August 2, 2019
While canola had a rough start, the crop is showing signs of improvement over the last month. CROPLAN by WinField United U.S. product manager Mark Torno says flea beetles were a challenge at emergence. Fields that were treated in time…