Articles tagged under: corn
Prevent Plant a Reality for Some, Others Got Crop In Ok
Published June 7, 2020
The central and northern Red River Valley experienced a wet fall, delaying harvest and for some, spring planting. Prevent plant will be a reality for some farmers. However, Mayville, North Dakota farmer Brent Kohls got all of his corn harvested,…A Different Kind of Spring in the Red River Valley
Published May 29, 2020
It’s been a very different spring in the Red River Valley. "You can go by one field and someone is planting corn and in the next field, someone is combing corn," said Paul Coppin, CEO, Valley United Cooperative. There will…A Slow Start to Spring Fieldwork
Published May 29, 2020
Monte Peterson has had a tough time getting corn in the ground; soybean planting isn’t much better. "We kind of gave up hope on the corn," Peterson told RRFN. Peterson, who farms in the Valley City, North Dakota area, is…Crop Watch
Published May 26, 2020
Rain and wet fields delayed some planting progress in the Badger, Minnesota area last week. Farmer Shayne Isane has been able to plant spring wheat, soybeans and a portion of this year’s corn crop. However, last year’s corn ground is…Prevent Plant Expected for ND Farmers
Published May 25, 2020
Today is the final corn planting date for crop insurance in North Dakota. Farmers can start filing for prevent plant on Tuesday. In the McVille area, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry says there’s been lots of battles trying to get…ND Farmer Planting Corn, But Fewer Acres Than 2019
Published May 22, 2020
Near Jamestown, North Dakota farmer Terry Wanzek is seeding corn ahead of Memorial Day. "My father-in-law would say go by the season, don't go by the calendar. With these warmer temperatures, it feels like spring is finally here," says Wanzek.…ND Prevent Plant Potential Being Monitored by Traders
Published May 22, 2020
The slow planting pace in North Dakota has traders talking about prevent plant acres. "We definitely need warm, dry conditions," said Brian Hoops, president, Midwest Market Solutions. "If we don't see this in the next few weeks, I think we…More Warm Weather Needed for Widespread ND Planting Progress
Published May 16, 2020
It’s the middle of May and across portions of North Dakota, the planting delays continue. According to Jason Hanson, owner, Rock n' Roll Agronomy, Mother Nature needs to cooperate. "Things are just creeping along. We're getting close to critical crop…Higher Levels of 2019 Farm Program Payments Possible
Published May 15, 2020
The drop in commodity prices could trigger higher levels of 2019 farm program payments for producers. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse is estimating a 10 to 20 cent per bushel payment for corn enrolled…