Articles tagged under: durum
Durum Harvest Wraps Up Quick for Custom Harvester
Published August 28, 2020
Ellinwood, Kansas-based custom harvester Taff Hughes just wrapped up durum harvest in North Dakota. "It's been dry all year long. There was quite a bit of regrowth in the durum and we fought that a bit, but the crop went…Durum Prices Remain Stable
Published July 20, 2020
Despite an increase in North American durum production, durum prices are expected to remain stable. "I guess we'll see what happens as we progress throughout the year. Worldwide, production is expected to ratchet back a bit. World inventories are also…Scab Risk in Wheat Strengthens in Northern Plains
Published July 13, 2020
The moisture and humidity continue to come through in the Northern Plains. Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Nathan Popiel reminds farmers this increases the risk of scab in wheat. "Fusarium risk maps have been blowing up. The risk is high across…Durum Growers Reflect on 2019, Take Optimism Into 2020
Published November 13, 2019
Quality problems were evident in North Dakota’s durum crop this year. Lower falling numbers, vitreous kernel content and higher damage levels are the issue. North Dakota Wheat Commission Marketing Specialist Erica Olson says the industry is well aware of the…Crop Quality a Focus at This Year’s International Durum Forum
Published November 12, 2019
Wet harvest conditions caused quality issues for the durum grown in North Dakota and some of the crop is still in the field. The crop quality was a topic as farmers met in Minot for the 2019 Crop Outlook and…Wheat Buyers Receive USW Crop Quality Report
Published October 25, 2019
U.S. Wheat Associates has released its 2019 Crop Quality Report for wheat customers from around the world. For hard red spring wheat, the report says this year’s crop was well above average for yield and protein. Production is estimated at…Wet Conditions Keep Delaying Wheat Harvest
Published October 1, 2019
Wet conditions and muddy fields keep delaying wheat harvest in North Dakota. Berthold farmer Mark Birdsall says west of Highway 83 there’s a lot of wheat standing. "I'd guess there's 40 to 50 percent to harvest in this western third…Wheat Quality Council Tour Estimates 43.1 HRSW Yield
Published July 26, 2019
The results are in from this year’s Wheat Quality Council Tour, covering 371 hard red spring wheat and durum fields. The HRSW crop is estimated at 43.1 bushels per acres, a yield increase of just two bushels per acre from…NCI Holds Pasta Production Course
Published May 2, 2019
The Northern Crops Institute hosted 17 people from four countries during a Pasta Production and Technology Course. The primary focus of the course was on dry, durum-based pasta. Participants learned about ingredient quality and how it impacts pasta processing at…