Crops Turn the Corner
Wolford, North Dakota farmer Chris Brozart is seeing crops advance quickly. "The wheat is just starting to head out; a lot of it here in the next few days will be time for fungicide on it," said Brossart. "Soybeans are…
Published July 1, 2026
Wolford, North Dakota farmer Chris Brozart is seeing crops advance quickly. "The wheat is just starting to head out; a lot of it here in the next few days will be time for fungicide on it," said Brossart. "Soybeans are…Published June 30, 2026
>Recent rains have dramatically improved crop conditions in north-central North Dakota. Wolford farmer Chris Brossart said widespread rainfall has been a much-needed boost. "We were fairly dry before, so hopefully things will soak in. Yeah, it really perked everything up…Published September 22, 2025
After a dry summer, the Wolford, North Dakota area has had a wet harvest season. "We've got a little canola left to finish," said Chris Brossart. "I think soybeans will be right around the corner here, sometime in the next…Published July 3, 2025
Crops in Wolford, North Dakota are starting to fill in, but Chris Brossart says they could use more rain. "We've had nice weather, but we could definitely use some rain. We're in that stage where we need timely rain just…Published February 5, 2025
Sticker shock can be a reality when purchasing a piece of farm equipment, but Wolford, North Dakota farmer Chris Brossart encourages others to drill down those numbers. "You're looking at a combine that's one million dollars, right? It's a huge check…Published May 9, 2024
The early May rain was welcomed by many of the farmers on the North Dakota/Manitoba border. "We really needed the moisture, it was extremely dry," said Wolford, North Dakota’s Chris Brossart. Planting has resumed after the weather-related pause. "We probably…Published September 8, 2023
Chris Brossart wrapped up the small grain harvest near Wolfard, North Dakota and is waiting on soybeans and canola. "Barley was better than expected and right around an average yield." Soybean harvest isn’t far off for Brossart. "We actually combined…Published July 28, 2023
Chris Brossart, who farms near Wolford, North Dakota, started with his preharvest herbicide application in his wheat this past week. Harvest will begin soon. "The small grain crops in our area are shorter-than-normal for height with a lot of it maybe…Published June 21, 2023
Wolfard, North Dakota farmer Chris Brossart says field conditions are variable and spotty rains are fickle. "Some parts of the farm has only received half an inch of rain all season. Barley is probably a week to 10 days ahead…Published December 21, 2022
The Soy Transportation Coalition has elected Chris Brossart of Wolford, North Dakota as its chairman. Brossart also chairs the North Dakota Soybean Council. "It's an honor to be elected to this position and serve producers across the nation." said Brossart.…Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.