Articles tagged under: Growing season 2023
Too Much
Published June 29, 2023
Most farmers are grateful for the rains that came through just over a week ago, but some areas received too much water. "We got between 7.5-to-8 inches of rain, so everything is a little soggy," said Taylor Ketterling, who farms…Beans in a Bathtub
Published June 29, 2023
Before the recent rain, dry edible beans were under stress. Kelley Bean Company Regional Manager John Bartsch says last week's moisture was timed perfectly. According to Bartsch, most dry bean fields are in perfect condition with the exception being in…Rains May Change Fungicide Plans
Published June 24, 2023
Crops in north-central North Dakota have nice potential. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Shawn Shultz, who is based at Bottineau, says things are looking up after recent rains. "It probably changes the tune on our fungicide season. We're starting this week…Fickle Weather Leads to Abnormal Crop Development
Published June 21, 2023
Wolfard, North Dakota farmer Chris Brossart says field conditions are variable and spotty rains are fickle. "Some parts of the farm has only received half an inch of rain all season. Barley is probably a week to 10 days ahead…Rain Hits Here and There
Published June 21, 2023
Washburn, North Dakota farmer Clark Price has been fortunate to catch a good soaking rain last week. "We just got 2.5-3 inch rain last week after being on the verge of really dry conditions." Reports of spring wheat heading is…2023 Weather Outlook
Published December 12, 2022
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison expects a dry spring. "Once the snow melts and we get out planting, if it is a little drier than average, I really think in June the moisture will come and it…