Articles tagged under: Doyle Lentz
Crop Watch
Published June 29, 2022
Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz got most of his intended acres planted this year. "We started on the worst first and then, actually, it ended up being fairly good. The crops look alright, we just wish it were three…Spotty Crop Damage is Starting to Show
Published May 31, 2021
Early reports indicate spotty damage from last week's frost and freezes. In Hurdsfield, North Dakota, farmer Jeff Mertz says there appears to be frost damage in soybeans, but not in corn. "The durum seems to be alright, too. Dry conditions…Fall Harvest Complete for Rolla, ND Farmer
Published October 1, 2020
Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz is completely done with fall harvest. The final soybean fields were harvested on Wednesday. "The soybeans did pretty well this year. We were surprised, because we had less than eight inches of rain during…“Mixed Emotions” About Conditions
Published August 22, 2019
Despite growing season challenges, farmers are feeling more optimistic as the crop moves towards maturity and goes in the bin. It was a delayed planting season for Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz. However, that delay may have saved some…Barley Industry Transitioning to Two-Row Barley
Published December 14, 2018
Craft and micro-brewed beer is changing barley production in the Northern Plains. North Dakota Barley Council President Doyle Lentz says craft, micro and even the large maltsters are moving to two-row barley. "That's the trend. We've known it was coming, but…A Strong Barley Crop at Rolla, ND
Published August 7, 2018
In the Rolla, North Dakota area, barley is being harvested. "I’m hearing yields in that 75-to-80 bushel range," said Doyle Lentz, chairman, North Dakota Barley Council. "Test weights and everything looks good."