Articles tagged under: Crop Progress

An Update from SW MN

Published June 6, 2025

Crops are progressing well in the Worthington, Minnesota area, despite some early-season emergence issues. “We got planted really early and then it cooled off and then it got warm and then cooled off again," said Bill Gordon. "So you had…

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Crops Emerge After Tough Start

Published June 6, 2025

Crops are finally starting to emerge in the Hillsboro, North Dakota area following high winds, extreme heat, and crusting issues that led to some replanting. Ihry Insurance agent Bethany Rentz said conditions are improving. “We had a little bit of…

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Some Issues in Early Corn

Published May 29, 2025

For many North Dakota growers, the early corn stands suffered some setbacks. “The beans are going in looking really good," said Mike Clemens, who farms at Wimbledon, North Dakota. "Everybody’s just hammering those in, but everybody’s still sick about their…

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USDA: Spring Crop Progress Ahead of Schedule

Published May 28, 2025

The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows strong planting and emergence numbers across major U.S. crops as of May 25, with corn, soybeans, spring wheat, and oats all tracking ahead of the five-year average. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said this…

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North Dakota Crop Progress Shows Strong Gains Despite Limited Field Days

Published May 28, 2025

North Dakota farmers had 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork last week, with most topsoil and subsoil moisture rated adequate to surplus. Corn, soybeans, spring wheat, oats, canola, dry edible peas, barley, sunflowers, and potatoes are all progressing ahead of the…

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Minnesota Crop Progress Outpaces Average

Published May 28, 2025

Minnesota farmers had just 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork last week as widespread rain slowed progress, but planting remains well ahead of average. Corn is 97 percent planted, with 78 percent emerged, and 69 percent of the crop is rated…

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South Dakota Crop Progress Stays Ahead of Normal Pace

Published May 28, 2025

South Dakota farmers made planting strides last week despite having just over two days suitable for fieldwork. Corn is 92 percent planted and 70 percent emerged, well ahead of average. Soybean progress is also strong at 79 percent planted and…

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Early Crops Hold Strong Despite Weather Swings

Published May 22, 2025

Extreme weather swings have not derailed early crop progress in west central Minnesota. Peterson Farm Seeds Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson reported from near Fergus Falls, saying the cold snap largely spared crops from frost damage. “I was a little worried…

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South Dakota Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average

Published May 20, 2025

South Dakota farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to USDA’s latest crop progress report. Corn planting reached 85 percent, well ahead of last year and the five-year average, with 50 percent of the crop now emerged.…

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North Dakota Planting Ahead of Schedule

Published May 20, 2025

North Dakota farmers had 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to USDA. Planting progress is well ahead of average across several crops. Corn is 69 percent planted with 25 percent emerged. Soybeans are 46 percent planted and 7…

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