Articles tagged under: Ed Kessel
July Scorches Yield from Spring Wheat Crop
Published August 18, 2023
Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Ed Kessel is about one-third of the way through his small grain harvest. The winter wheat, peas,and barley are done. Kessel says the hot, dry weather in July hurt his spring wheat crop. "it's only slightly…Highly Variable
Published July 28, 2023
North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel was driving one of the routes on the Wheat Quality Council Spring Wheat and Durum Tour. The crop is highly variable, but disease pressure is non-existant. "Other than a little bit of…Practical Experience Gained on E-Tour
Published June 29, 2023
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour was based out of the Williston area this year. "This is our 29th year hosting the tour," said Ed Kessel, president, NDGGA. "We looked at a broad spectrum of things on what it…Vigilance Still Needed
Published May 25, 2023
According to North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel, the Supreme Court Sackett decision is a step in the right direction. Kessel remains cautious. "It does look favorable, but those that are trying to make these (Waters of the United…Wogsland to Retire From NDGGA
Published May 2, 2023
After 19 years as the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Dan Wogsland will retire June 1. NDGGA President Ed Kessel says Wogsland has made his mark on the industry. "When Dan talks people listen just because…NDGGA Talks Crop Insurance on Capitol Hill
Published March 2, 2023
A North Dakota Grain Growers Association Fly-in to Washington, D.C. focused on pesticides regulations, trade, crop insurance and more. NDGGA President Ed Kessel said it was noted that moving the crop insurance payment date would better align with the marketing…No Bin Buster
Published August 12, 2022
Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Ed Kessel says his winter wheat isn’t a bin-buster. "It was good quality and probably average yields. We should have maybe put down more nitrogen earlier on for a better yield, but it turned out okay."…RIPE Program Offers Climate Solution for Farmers
Published December 11, 2021
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association recently joined the Rural Investment to Protect Our Environment. First Vice President Ed Kessel says the non-profit program pays farmers to grow cover crops. "Some of the conservation programs out there penalize early adapters.…Grasshoppers Thrive as Dryness Continues in North Dakota
Published July 18, 2021
Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Ed Kessel says the spring wheat is struggling. "There will be pockets of good and a lot of bad. One thing that’s also showing up now is more grasshoppers. I've sprayed the outer edges of my…