Articles tagged under: durum

StatsCan Report Shows Fewer Canola Stocks

Published February 10, 2022

Statistics Canada’s February stocks in all positions report shows 7.56 million metric tons of canola on hand as of December 31. That’s down 43 percent year-over-year and the smallest since 2007. DTN Canada market analyst Cliff Jamieson says canola demand…

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Tight Small Grain Seed Supplies

Published December 22, 2021

Small grain seed supplies are tight going into 2022. North Dakota State Seed Department Commissioner Ken Bertsch says the number of spring wheat acres under certification increased in 2021, but farmers should act now if that want a specific variety.…

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A Tight Situation

Published November 10, 2021

It’s been one of the more difficult years for spring wheat and durum production, due to the ongoing drought conditions. Depending on the area, North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says production dropped 40 to…

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Durum Growers Reflect on 2021 Growing Season

Published November 10, 2021

The U.S. Durum Growers Association’s Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum happened this past week in Minot, North Dakota. Association First Vice President and Portal, North Dakota farmer Jordon Hawbaker said growers took a look back at 2021 durum production.…

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Dakotas See Higher Than Normal Wheat Abandonment

Published September 30, 2021

The 2021 Small Grains Annual Summary paints a clearer picture for abandonment. The U.S. planted 46.7 million acres of all wheat this year, but only 37.1 million acres were harvested. When it comes to the Northern Plains, North Dakota planted…

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Wheat Tour Surveys the Crops in Western, North Central ND

Published July 29, 2021

Spring wheat yields in western and north central North Dakota were estimated at 24.6 bushels per acre. That compares to 40.8 bushels per acre in 2019 and the five-year average of 42.2 bushels. "I was right in the middle of…

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Spring Wheat Going Through the Baler

Published July 28, 2021

North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher says there are a few bright spots with the spring wheat and durum crop in the state, but there’s also disappointment. "Spring wheat harvest is sporadic right now." Fisher is seeing more balers…

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North Dakota’s Durum Conditions Decline

Published July 20, 2021

Horizon Resources Grain Division Manager Levi Hall says this week’s heat isn’t going to help the small grains in the Dakotas. "The drought stress is real and the crops are really feeling it, despite the rains we've had in the…

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Spring Wheat and Durum Facing “Catastrophic Situation”

Published July 18, 2021

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly all of the U.S. spring wheat and durum crop in some sort of drought. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo thinks recent export demand for spring wheat is end users trying…

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Small Grains Continue to Struggle in North Dakota

Published June 29, 2021

It’s hard to make up for a poor start to the growing season. That’s what Berthold, North Dakota farmer Blake Inman is thinking following the last few rain events. "Crop stands are variable and many crops were seeded into dry…

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