Articles tagged under: Harvest Hotline
Wet Fields Continue to Delay ND Harvest
Published September 13, 2019
Wet fields continue to delay harvest near Dickinson, North Dakota. There’s been three inches of rain in the last week. Eberts Harvesting owner Myron Eberts says their spring wheat was harvested before the rains began, with minimal quality issues. "The…Plan While You Wait
Published September 13, 2019
In South Dakota, rains flooded roads and fields this past week. Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says farmers are trying to figure out how to get the crop harvested and if the crop will reach maturity. "I'm not…Average to Below Average Wheat Near Jamestown
Published September 6, 2019
Based in Stutsman County, NDSU Extension agent Alicia Harstad says there is still a little spring wheat left to harvest in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. "For the most part, we're more than three-quarters done with wheat harvest. Some farmers…A Slow Spring Wheat Harvest Near Regent, ND
Published September 6, 2019
Spring wheat harvest is moving slow for farmers in southwest North Dakota. at Regent, there’s wet wheat in fields. "Our wheat looks alright, though others are having quality issues," says farmer Josh Greff. "With one week of rain ahead, farmers…Potato Harvest Begins Near Karlstad, MN
Published September 4, 2019
Cool temperatures are allowing a good start for seed potato harvest in the Karlstad, Minnesota area. Justin Dagen says harvest is starting one week earlier than normal. "We're on our third year of below average precipitation, but we've had timely…Spring Wheat Harvest Halfway Complete Near Hillsboro, ND
Published September 4, 2019
Spring wheat harvest is past the halfway point for the Hillsboro, North Dakota area. Alton Grain Terminal Grain Department Manager Cory Tryan says quality is tough. "Rains bleached out quite a bit of the crop. The lodging in some fields…Wet Conditions Delay the Montana Wheat Harvest
Published August 30, 2019
Wet conditions are delaying harvest near Jordan, Montana. Zeorian Harvesting owner Tracy Zeorian says winter wheat harvest is wrapping up and they will soon transition to spring wheat. "In Montana, the winter wheat is a far better crop compared to…Good Quality Spring Wheat Near Harvey, ND
Published August 26, 2019
Harvey, North Dakota farmer Bill Ongstad has been able to make some progress with spring wheat harvest. "The wheat is very good quality, with test weight of 62 to 64 pounds. I've heard reports from other parts of the state…Crop Damage Evident as Crookston, MN Harvest Progresses
Published August 23, 2019
Westlake Harvesting owner Allen Westlake is finished harvesting in southwestern South Dakota. Westlake says the South Dakota crop was good, but conditions were tough. "The crop looks pretty good. The quality is pretty good, but it's late. There's a lot…