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Crops Holding Strong Near Raymond

Published August 14, 2026

Crop conditions remain favorable around Raymond, Minnesota. “In my area, we had five to seven inches on July 31,” said Noah Hultgren. Following nearly three weeks without significant rainfall, another rain would be welcome. “We’re not in dire need of…
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Drought Pressures Eastern South Dakota Crops

Published August 14, 2026

Drought continues to take a toll on crops in eastern South Dakota. Chester area farmer Keith Alverson says conditions deteriorated through late July and early August as D2 drought expanded across the region. “We get an occasional shower that passes…
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Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops

Published August 11, 2026

Heavy rainfall is raising concerns for corn and soybean production in China after Typhoon Dolphin moved through central China over the weekend. Flooding is possible across portions of North China. China had otherwise experienced a favorable growing season, but significant…
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Rain Arrives Too Late for Many Crops

Published August 3, 2026

Recent rainfall brought much-needed moisture to eastern North Dakota, but Emerado farmer Shane Sand says it came too late for many crops. Wheat yields have been disappointing, although protein levels have been excellent. RRFN spoke to Sand this past week…
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Heat Stress Showing in Central North Dakota

Published August 3, 2026

Prolonged heat and dry weather are taking a toll on central North Dakota crops. Mandan farmer Dennis Renner says barley is yielding around 75 bushels per acre, but the recent heat has changed crop prospects. "Everything looked super good on…
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Few Acreage Changes

Published May 14, 2026

A stop on this week’s Red River Farm Network Crop Watch tour focused on the difficult spring conditions facing farmers across northwest Minnesota. “I've been an agronomist for about ten years, and I think this is the first time I’ve…
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Cool Weather Aids Potato Storage

Published September 5, 2025

Justin Dagen, Karlstad, Minnesota, wrapped up his wheat harvest with average results. Attention now shifts to potatoes. When RRFN spoke with Karlstad, a polar vortex was bringing cool temperatures to the region "so we will be able to put some…
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