Replanting Continues
GL Crop Consulting President Greg Laplante saw some recovery from the wet conditions in the Wahpeton area. Replanting is a big topic for the area. “We did drown out quite a bit of the area that did not drown out…
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Saturated Soils
In the southern Red River Valley, GL Crop Consulting President Greg LaPlante fully expects to see some corn acres going to prevent plant. Unplanted fields are not the only issue for farmers. "The water table is full now so saturation…
Drought Hits Crops in Central and Southern Richland County, ND
Corn is seeing the biggest setback due to the moderately dry conditions. "The crop developed so quickly it didn't have time to root in like it did last year," said Greg LaPlante, president, GL Crop Consulting. "They're probably tapped out…
Soybeans Planting Season is Wrapping Up
It’s past the final planting date for soybeans across the Red River Farm Network listening area, but farmers may keep planting. GL Crop Consulting Senior Crop Consultant Greg LaPlante works with growers in southeastern North Dakota. "Availability of seed is…
Planting Progress Expected This Week
Near Wahpeton, North Dakota, GL Crop Consulting President Greg LaPlante says there are soybeans and sugarbeets in the ground, but that’s about it. Improved conditions this week will encourage more fieldwork. "Farmers near Wyndmere were waiting for soil temperatures to…
Re-evaluate Fields for Weeds
GL Crop Consulting President Greg LaPlante says 90-degree days changed things in a hurry. LaPlante cites the low humidity days seen In Richland County, North Dakota. "Sometimes farmers will have failures on those days, so at least make note if…
