Articles tagged under: field peas
Despite Dry Conditions, ‘We Need to Go’
Published April 8, 2021
The rains missed farmers in central and western North Dakota. Hazen farmer John Weinand would appreciate several timely rains, but is moving forward with planting. "We're working on field peas now and we've been working on small grains. It's tough…ND Harvest Begins with a Strong Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 31, 2019
Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand has finished winter wheat harvest. Weinand says yields ranged from the upper 50s to 80s. "The wheat quality is excellent." he says. "Protein ranged from 12 to 14 percent, which is good for winter…Early Planted Crops Doing Okay in Western ND
Published July 19, 2019
Three months ago, the eastern half of North Dakota was in a snow storm. In western part of the state, Hazen farmer John Weinand was planting barley and field peas. Weinand says the growing season has been okay for the…Fieldwork Begins in Western ND
Published April 12, 2019
While farmers in the central and eastern parts of North Dakota endured blizzard conditions this past week, some farmers in the western part of the state are planting. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley Friday. Half of…Field Pea Harvest Underway in North Dakota
Published August 2, 2018
Field pea harvest is underway for Hurdsfield, North Dakota farmer Jeff Mertz. The crop is yielding 35-to-40 bushels per acre. "The poorer areas of the field are a little less. The peas are really dry, but come dusk, conditions do…