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Frost Causes Damage in Western North Dakota

Published September 14, 2025

Western North Dakota experienced a frost just over a week ago, with temperatures dipping into the 20s in several areas. Bismarck-based National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Schild credits an unusual combination of weather factors. “What we had was just a…
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September Weather Impacts Crop Progress

Published September 5, 2025

Cooler September temperatures slowed crop development in west central Minnesota. Peterson Farms agronomist Rick Swenson says soybeans haven’t advanced as quickly as expected. “Slowing things down a little bit, just from what I’ve seen," said Swenson. "Some of the soybeans…
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Corn Conditions Slip, Soybeans Steady

Published August 19, 2025

The condition of the nation’s corn crop declined slightly last week, while soybean conditions remained unchanged for the second consecutive week. Corn silking reached 97 percent, with 72 percent of the crop in the dough stage and 27 percent dented.…
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Tar Spot Threatens Corn Yields

Published July 11, 2025

Tar spot, a fast-moving corn disease, is spreading across key Corn Belt states, with confirmed cases in Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. AgroLiquid National Agronomist Stephanie Zelinko urges growers to scout fields regularly. “We already have confirmed cases, but because it…
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More Soybean Disease Risk

Published July 10, 2025

Wet weather is causing more crop disease problems, especially for soybeans. “Rhizoctonia is a significant problem on many crops, and the same one that affects sugarbeets can also affect soybeans and damage them heavily," said University of Minnesota Extension Plant…
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Wet Feet in Pockets of Upper Midwest

Published July 9, 2025

Due to high-volume rains, standing water has been seen in the region.  "Overall, the corn crop is looking pretty good, but we have these areas that received quite a bit of rainfall around Renville, Willmar, and Fargo," says University of…
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