Articles tagged under: Harvest Hotline
Chipping Away at Corn Harvest
Published November 6, 2023
BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says harvest progress is coming along after the snow melted off. "There was quite a bit of progress last week after the snow melted off, but I don't know if sunflowers are quite ready…Harvest ‘Pleases’ Farmers
Published November 6, 2023
Pioneer Territory Manager Jerod Hanson says farmers were able to get most of the soybeans harvested before the snow in northern Minnesota. "It took a little pause there, but I would say 95 percent of the beans are harvested. A…Late-Season Moisture Could Have Been Used in July/August
Published November 6, 2023
Near Wolverton, Minnesota, Jay Nord wrapped up soybean harvest, but it was a challenge this year. “When it rained on Labor Day, the soybeans decided to start growing again so it was nightmare to get finished and combined.” Nord is…Yields Came Through Despite Dry Conditions
Published November 5, 2023
Cokato, Minnesota farmer Harlan Anderson was happy to get an early start on harvest this year. Yields were surprising for Anderson's alfalfa, corn, soybeans, wheat, and oats. “If this is a dry season and was bad, give me more of…Fall Moisture Welcome
Published November 5, 2023
At Warren, Minnesota, Bob Wimpfheimer finished his harvest season and avoided winter weather delays. “We were pretty fortunate early in the season to get decent moisture, but August turned extremely dry.” There was still some field work to be done,…Grain Keeps Moving When Combines Stall
Published November 4, 2023
Corn is still standing in the Ulen, Minnesota area. “We did fill up on corn ahead of the storm, but we have trains coming," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We should be good through mid-November for…Harvest Progress Varies in Fergus Falls Area
Published November 4, 2023
Weather has been a challenge in the Fergus Falls area this fall. “There’s still some soybeans that need to be combined yet and they’re definitely damp," said Gaylen Affield. "There’s quite a bit of corn out there, but then again…The Waiting Game
Published November 4, 2023
In southwestern North Dakota, harvest is stalled until snow melts off the crop. High yields still wait in the field. Harlan Klien, who farms at Elgin, said this has been the best crop he can remember during his farming career.…Where Did The Yield Come From?
Published November 1, 2023
Channel Seed Field Sales Representative Mike Dufault says the harvest in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota needed more time before the snow arrived. “Those standing crops, if we get the right weather, we should be able to go out…