Articles tagged under: corn
Still Some Green Beans in South Central ND
Published September 24, 2018
Farmers are waiting for soybean harvest to take off in south central North Dakota. Based in Ashley, North Dakota, Maverick Ag owner Mark Rohrich says there are still a lot of green soybeans in fields. "Some I tried combining tested…Rains Halt Soybean, Corn Harvest in ND and MN
Published September 21, 2018
While the recent rains brought the soybean harvest to a halt, farmers were able to get some of the crop off. WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says yields have been better than expected in the region. "Right now, one decent…Soybean Yields are a Surprise
Published September 21, 2018
The soybean yields are a pleasant surprise for some farmers this fall. Golden Harvest agronomist Adam Aarestad says yields may be better than what was anticipated. "In the (Red River) Valley, I've heard anywhere from 40-to-50 bushels and there's 40…Private Analytical Firm Calls for a Shift in ’19 Acreage
Published September 19, 2018
Informa Economics is forecasting 2019 corn acreage of 93 million acres. That would be an increase of more than four million acres from this year. Using a yield of 178 bushels per acre, Informa estimates 2019 corn production at 15.2…Silage Chopping Progressing in Southwestern MN
Published September 18, 2018
Chopping of corn silage is progressing in southwestern Minnesota. Beaver Creek farmer and rancher Pete Bakken says the results were surprising for the area. Given the amount of heat and moisture, tonnage fell a bit short, but yield was good.…Farmers and Elevators Prepping for Storage Shortages
Published September 18, 2018
Grain elevators are preparing for storage shortages due a large crop and lack of demand. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says it will take time to straighten things out. "If they do, we have to get…Soybean Harvest Progresses Near Peever, SD
Published September 17, 2018
Peever, South Dakota farmer Bob Metz says soybean harvest is about one-third complete. "We're very happy with yields. We were a bit worried. We really didn't get any rain in August. Generally, it takes rain to make a good soybean yield,…Manage the Harvest
Published September 16, 2018
It is early, but corn and soybeans have been harvested already. "It is coming fast and the thing to keep in mind is we have to manage harvest this year. There will be big variations within fields. I'm scared that…NCGA Seeks Action on E15
Published September 14, 2018
National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes participated in a meeting with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven Tuesday. The Arthur, North Dakota farmer is frustrated by the politics over the year round availability of E15.…