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Articles tagged under: crops

Weed Pressure Rising

Published June 9, 2026

Farmers across the region are reporting solid crop stands heading into summer, helped by timely rains and above-average growing degree units. Matt Widboom, who farms near Worthington, Minnesota, says weed control has become a serious concern. "There's so many waterhemp…
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A Slow to Start Planting Season

Published April 28, 2026

Farmers in far northwestern Minnesota have started scratching at the dirt. Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says most farmers are still waiting on the weather to warm up. "So far, there's been a few renegade guys that have gone…
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Studying Smoke Impact

Published October 5, 2025

Canadian wildfire smoke may have played a larger role in this year’s crop outcomes than first thought. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says more study is needed. Smoke and ozone levels can interfere with photosynthesis and cause stress…
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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in August

Published August 8, 2025

This CME Group-Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer shows signs of weakening farmer sentiment for the second month in a row. Purdue University Extension Economist Jim Mintert said part of this month's survey also addressed the budget reconciliation bill. "That bill…
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NDSU Agronomy Seed Farm Hosts Field Day in Casselton

Published July 23, 2025

NDSU Extension Agronomy Seed Farm Director Brian Otteson is pleased with the crops in the Casselton area. "The wheat is turning, and harvest isn't too far away," said Otteson. "The row crops have a little catching up to do, but…
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Lakota Crops Looking Good, but Rain Needed Soon

Published June 19, 2025

Crops in the Lakota, North Dakota area are doing well, but according to Mark Huso, they could use some more moisture. "For the most part, we're pretty happy with how things look.  But we certainly need some rain this week,…
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Heat Welcomed

Published June 17, 2025

Aside from the extreme weather, Professional Agronomy Services Agronomist Brad Guck says crops are coming in nicely in Minnesota's Otter Tail County. "Things are looking pretty good. We've had a little bit colder than desired start here, and it's been…
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Crop Update From Ada, MN

Published June 17, 2025

With a cooler-than-average start, row crops in the Ada, Minnesota area have been a little behind. "The wheat crop likes it cooler like this, so that's coming along really nicely," said John Brainard. Back-and-forth spring weather has forced some replants.…
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Planting Nears

Published April 10, 2025

Warmer weather is setting the stage for a strong start to planting. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson said some farmers may begin fieldwork as early as this week, particularly for sugarbeets and wheat. Corn planting is expected to…
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Weather is “Just Right”

Published July 25, 2022

It was a late spring for Ada, Minnesota farmer John Brainard, but the spring wheat, sugarbeets and soybeans are making excellent progress. "It's kind of like Goldilocks. We don't want it too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry.…
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