Articles tagged under: Devils Lake

Canola Losses at Harvest Time

Published September 17, 2024

Heavy rains in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area brought the harvest to a grinding halt this past week. "We have canola that's been sprayed so now it's going to get critical to get on those fields," said Jason Hanson,…

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Ready to Resume Planting

Published May 9, 2024

JS Ag Consulting agronomist Jason Hodous says the recent rains had many farmers itching to get back into the fields. "We needed it, we were real dry before all the rain." Hodous is based in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

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Devils Lake Discharge Operations Begin

Published May 7, 2024

The North Dakota Department of Water Resources has started its annual discharge operations on the Devils Lake West End Outlet at 200 cubic square feet per second. The East End Outlet could start running as soon as next week. At…

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Devils Lake Outlets to Run at Full Capacity

Published April 22, 2024

The Devils Lake Outlets Management Advisory Committee has voted to allow the lake outlets to run at full capacity. As a result, the North Dakota Department of Water Resources expects to start running the outlets May 1. Devils Lake Basin…

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Lack of Moisture Lingers in Farmers’ Minds

Published March 8, 2021

It feels like spring here at the beginning of March. This warm weather has woke farmers up, and agriculture retailers, agronomists and those alike. Based at Devils Lake, North Dakota, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says dryness continues…

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Corn and Soybean Yields in Northeastern North Dakota Meeting Expectations

Published October 4, 2020

Corn is coming off in northeastern North Dakota. Harvest conditions are like “night and day” compared to last year. Brevant retail product agronomist Morgan Hanson says the early maturing corn are performing well. "The 73-day is running average, 120-to-140 bushels…

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Parade of Champions: Pete Wang

Published July 3, 2020

Pete Wang lives on the border of Benson and Ramsey Counties. As a result, Pete belongs to 4-H in both counties with the BC Blazers and the Ramsey Riders clubs. During his time in 4-H, Pete has exhibited everything from…

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Erickson Implement Purchased by Devils Lake, ND Case IH Dealer

Published November 6, 2019

Case IH dealer High Plains Equipment of Devils Lake, North Dakota has purchased Erickson Implement in Carrington. The former owner of Erickson Implement Bob Erickson was looking to retire, which opened the acquisition opportunity to High Plains Equipment owner John…

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When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?

Published August 14, 2019

Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one…

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Row Crops Benefiting from the Heat and Humidity

Published July 16, 2019

The row crops are benefiting from the recent heat and humidity in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the corn has really shot up height-wise. However, the soybeans could still use some…

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