Articles tagged under: Harvest Hotline
A Slow Grind
Published October 1, 2023
The harvest in the Bottineau, North Dakota area has been a slow grind. Dan Marquardt says the weather is not allowing the canola crop to dry down. "We've been getting a lot of fog and wet mornings." Yields have been…Sugar Content Improves
Published October 1, 2023
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius says the sugarbeet crop is looking good. "We have decent tons, but that definitely slowed down in late-August and September, but that started pumping up the sugar." Currently, the…Protein Picked Up in Small Grains in Later Harvest
Published October 1, 2023
Small grain and canola harvest is wrapped up in the Minot area with soybean harvest rapidly advancing. Dakota Agronomy Partners Operations Manager Jeff Heil says yields were variable, while canola has been fantastic. "Yields were all over the place for…Hurry Up and Wait
Published October 1, 2023
Columbia Grain grain merchandizer Tyler Stegman says harvest is in a hurry-up-and-wait mode. "Guys are anxious to go, but holding off from what I can tell." Stegman has not seen much corn at his location in Arvilla, North Dakota yet.…Fewer, But Bigger Corn Kernels
Published September 27, 2023
There are reports of larger-than-normal corn kernel size this fall. NDSU Extension Agronomist Clair Keene said larger kernel size doesn’t necessarily mean more yield. "If your corn was drought stressed during the pollination and grain fill period, you probably have…Good Quality Spuds in Red River Valley
Published September 27, 2023
Northland Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson credits the recent rains for a good harvest season this far. "We eat with our eyes first so you don't want those potatoes dinged up." According to Johnson, potato harvest is approaching 75…Rain Gives Minn-Dak Beet Crop a Boost
Published September 27, 2023
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says the recent moisture was welcomed. The quality of this year's crop appears to be excellent with Minn-Dak estimating a 26.5-ton crop. "Hopefully, this rain will solidify that number, but we…Temps Keep Beet Harvest at Bay
Published September 27, 2023
The start of American Crystal Sugar Company's full harvest campaign is uncertain at this point. General Agronomist Joe Hastings expects root temperatures to remain too warm. "Temperature is so important when we start piling these beets for long-term storage." Pre-pile…Canola Taking Time to Dry Down
Published September 22, 2023
Canola harvest has been slower than usual this year in the Rolla, North Dakota area. Tim Mickelson says the drydown has been the issue. "The desiccated stuff is taking 14 days when it should take nine-to-ten days to dry off."…