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Articles tagged under: early planting

Wet Conditions Delay Early Planting

Published April 3, 2026

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. "The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…
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Crop Reporting Dates Loom

Published April 18, 2025

Now that warmer weather is here, so too are first plant dates for crop insurance. "It varies a little bit by what county you're in," said Countryside Insurance Agency President Jennifer Otteson. "For some, like the sugarbeet early planning date…
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The Waiting Game

Published April 16, 2025

For many North Dakota farmers, the heart of the planting season is still ahead. Despite that, Barnes County Extension Agent Alicia Harstad said the fields look good. "The snow is gone, which is nice for April. Sometimes you just never…
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Considerations for Early Planting

Published April 11, 2025

Parts of the Northern Plains should see opportunities for early planting, but Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass remains cautious. "Some early planting windows are going to start to open up. We're getting these waves of warmer air…
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Cold Temps and Wet Fields Push Planting Schedule Back

Published April 9, 2025

Much of the Northern Plains is experiencing drought conditions heading into spring. However, there are areas with plenty of moisture. Rock and Roll Agronomy agronomist Jason Hanson says those farms could see delayed planting if they get more rain. "We…
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Evaluate Corn for Imbibitional Chilling Injury

Published May 10, 2024

In the latest NDSU Crop and Pest Report, Extension Agronomist Clair Keene advises farmers who planted early to check corn for imbibitional chilling injury. "A day or two after planting, if it's cold or wet soil, that cold water that…
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Taking Advantage of an Early Start

Published April 25, 2024

Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, North Dakota, is off to a good start with planting. "Any time you can get going in April, I count it as a victory because over the last 25 years we've had very few…
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Weed Control Begins at Planting

Published April 25, 2024

Mark Huso, who leads Huso Crop Consulting at Lakota, North Dakota, is excited about the planting progress "In general, field conditions have been great. We are (Prairie) Pothole country here along Highway 2, Lakota, Petersburg, Niagra, you see lots of…
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Too Cold for Corn? Plant Soybeans First

Published March 22, 2024

Studies have shown that planting soybeans early can be beneficial. Agrigold agronomist Ron Roling says planting soybeans up to a week before corn can help maximize yields. "When growers are thinking that the temperatures are slightly too cold for corn,…
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