Articles tagged under: harvest
More Favorable Harvest Weather in the Forecast
Published August 14, 2020
The weather outlook for the remainder of August is favorable for crop development and the fall harvest outlook isn’t too bad for the Northern Plains, either. "There's going to be the kind of warmth needed to bring the crops along…Sugarbeet Co-op Adapts for Harvest in COVID-19
Published August 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic will make this year's sugarbeet harvest different from others. "It's just a manner of altering normal harvest protocols to keep everyone socially distanced, masks in place and reduces tool and ticket transfer," said Mike Metzger, vice-president of…Good Sugarbeet Crop Forecast for Minn-Dak Growers
Published August 13, 2020
Sugarbeet pre-pile harvest officially began on August 10 for growers in the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative. Board member and Wyndmere, North Dakota farmer Carson Klosterman says there’s a good sugarbeet crop growing in the area. "There's estimates of 28 to 29…ACSC Projects a 28.5 Ton Beet Crop
Published August 13, 2020
Pre-pile sugarbeet harvest begins this week for American Crystal Sugar Company. General agronomist Joe Hastings says the latest root samples indicate a crop better than 28.5 tons per acres. The plan is to start the factories on August 20. Each factory…NW MN Spring Wheat Harvest Just Beginning
Published August 13, 2020
At Oklee, Minnesota, the spring wheat harvest is just beginning. "There are a few people that have cut a few acres," said J.J. Johnson, who is a sales representative with Helena Agri-Enterprises. "There are certain areas in the south with…As Small Grain Harvest Ends, Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Begins
Published August 10, 2020
Wendell, Minnesota farmer Steve Lacey is already done with small grain harvest. Despite the hot growing season, the crop fared better than expected. "We started barley harvest about two weeks ago and we got through that in a few days.…Market Encouraging Farmers to Store Corn and Wheat, Sell Soybeans
Published August 10, 2020
Ahead of harvest, farmers are starting to make decisions regarding on-farm storage and capacity. It could be benefit farmers to have on-farm storage this year, but farmers should weigh the costs and benefits. A combination of the futures and cash…NW MN Farmer “Cautiously Optimistic” for Spring Wheat Harvest
Published August 10, 2020
Grygla, Minnesota, farmer Gary Anderson is cautiously optimistic for this year’s spring wheat harvest. Weather pending, Anderson plans to start wheat harvest in the middle of this week. That’s a littler earlier than usual, due to the summer heat. "The…Small Grains Harvest Starting Soon in Aneta, ND
Published August 10, 2020
Small grain harvest is a few days away for farmers in the Aneta, North Dakota area. "The later seeded barley looks the best," said Fred Lukens, farmer. "Wheat and barley don't like the hot conditions early on and that will…