Articles tagged under: harvest

An Average Barley Crop Coming Off in Central ND

Published Yesterday

While the growing season has been wet in central North Dakota, farmers are squeezing some harvest in. At Dazey, North Dakota, barley harvest is underway for farmer Jim Broten. "We've had a lot of rain here, so it's at best…
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Watch GDUs with Late Planted Silage Corn

Published August 15, 2019

Much of the corn silage crop is behind schedule this year. The late crop, coupled with concerns of an early frost, could shorten the growing season. Mycogen Seeds Commercial Agronomist Jon Erickson says farmers should closely watch Growing Degree Units.…
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Montana Small Grain Harvest Running Several Weeks Behind

Published August 15, 2019

Small grains harvest in Montana is several weeks behind. Located north of Billings, Broadview, MT farmer Michelle Jones says the growing season has been favorable for wheat. "July was scorching hot, but before that it was cool, which delayed crop…
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When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?

Published August 14, 2019

Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one…
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Canola Crop Showing Resilience

Published August 8, 2019

Canola was the focus at the BASF InVigor field day held in north central North Dakota near Bottineau. The condition of this year’s crop was a popular talking point among farmers and ag retailers gathered. BASF seed adviser Robert Haman…
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Sharpen Can Help Speed Up Canola Harvest

Published August 8, 2019

Canola harvest is nearing for many farmers in the North Dakota and Minnesota. BASF Crop Protection business representative Scott Hammond says a harvest aid will help speed up the process. "Within the next week, the southern part of my territory…
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A Later Than Usual Harvest Window

Published August 1, 2019

Elk City, Oklahoma custom combiner David Misener says the harvest window is later than usual due to the late planting last fall. "It's the norm this year. It's not two to three days later than normal, it seems like it's…
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ND Harvest Begins with a Strong Winter Wheat Crop

Published July 31, 2019

Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand has finished winter wheat harvest. Weinand says yields ranged from the upper 50s to 80s. "The wheat quality is excellent." he says. "Protein ranged from 12 to 14 percent, which is good for winter…
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