Articles tagged under: Harvest Hotline
Rains Postpone Harvest
Published August 28, 2023
Doyle Lentz is hoping to be back in the combine following a rain delay. Lentz is about a third done with the barley. "Yields are probably about 20 percent better than what we'd hoped for, but then the rains came…On the Brink of Harvest
Published August 28, 2023
Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola harvest has just barely started for some producers, but if wheat yields are anything to go off of, canola harvest should yield well. "Seven percent of the state's canola has…An ‘Unbelievable’ Wheat Harvest
Published August 28, 2023
Fertile, Minnesota farmer Kevin Leiser is preparing to harvest his dry edible beans after finishing the wheat harvest. "The wheat harvest was kind of unbelievable. Everyone thought the wheat wouldn't be that good, but it ended up being one of…Inconsistent Start to Harvest
Published August 25, 2023
Harvest in north central North Dakota has been slowed by scattered rains. Dakota Agronomy Partners Ryder location manager Mark Schatz says farmers are making progress. 'Some guys haven't started canola, but a lot of farmers have gotten into it." The…Rain Needed for Potato Crop
Published August 24, 2023
Northland Potato Growers Association President Donavan Johnson says the crop looks okay. "The amount of tubers per plant has been good," said Johnson. "From a sizing standpoint, we'd love to have rain to come through and build it up a…Wet Mornings Raise Sprout Concerns in Barley
Published August 24, 2023
Ashley, North Dakota farmer Tony Schneider started barley harvest this week, despite fields holding a little bit of moisture from humidity and dew. "It looks really good after we had such a late start, but those million-dollar rains in June…Rain Delays Harvest
Published August 23, 2023
Bowdon, North Dakota custom harvester Mychal Neumiller hit a rain delay south of Billings, Montana. Harvest reports have been excellent. "First year I've harvested here, but I've heard it's the best crop locals have had in a long time." Neumiller's…Dry Bean Harvest is Just Around the Corner
Published August 23, 2023
Forest River Bean Company owner Brian Schanilec says the dry edible bean harvest is not far off in his area. The earlier-planted fields were pushed by drought and leaf diseases. Blight has been a minor issue for farmers. "We have…Promising Sugarbeet Harvest Ahead
Published August 22, 2023
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative had been in pre-pile harvest since mid-August. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius is looking at a very nice crop. "Our projection is right around 33 tons per acre." Timely rains have helped the crop.…