Articles tagged under: harvest
Dry Beans Fill Out Nicely
Published September 23, 2022
M.R. Consulting owner Mark Ramsey says farmers in northeastern North Dakota are making good harvest progress. "Wheat yields are average, at best, which is what you can hope for when you're seeding in late May or early June. The quality…Capture More Bushels
Published September 17, 2022
As the soybean and dry edible bean harvest begins, Crary Industries' Tim Nelson stress the importance of efficiency. "If growers want to save two-to-three bushels per acre, put on an Air Reel or (Crary) Wind System on and get it,"…Minimal Threat of an Early Frost
Published September 13, 2022
According to Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, the October weather forecast looks good across the Northern Plains. "There's no evidence that tells me farmers will have a slow harvest." Hear more from Snodgrass in the weather outlook…Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Published September 13, 2022
Grain market volatility can be paralyzing at times. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says slow and steady wins the race. "Farmers have to keep making the sales, accepting they won't be selling at the…Potato Harvest Starting Soon
Published September 9, 2022
Halma, Minnesota farmer Lance Hapka plans to start Russet potato harvest this week. "The potatoes are looking good right now, but are ten days behind schedule due to the late planting." It's been an interesting growing season. "After the late…Green Straw Slowing Wheat Harvest Near Karlstad, MN
Published September 9, 2022
Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Kurt Aakre will finish wheat harvest soon. "We're in seed production and waiting for fields to dry." Quality is good, but harvest conditions are a little tough. "Combining, there's a lot of green straw out there. We…Spring Wheat is Still Green
Published August 26, 2022
Rolla, North Dakota farmer Tim Mickelson says most of the spring wheat in his region will be harvested in September. "I'd say 80 to 90 percent spring wheat is yet to be done." Mickelson's barley is getting close. "We have…Harvest Crew Stops in MT Before Heading to ND
Published August 26, 2022
U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. board secretary Paul Paplow is harvesting in Montana. "We've been working on lentils, chickpeas, and durum. I'd say lentils are anywhere from 25 to 45 bushels an acre, chickpeas are around 40, and durum is anywhere…Harvest Pace Picking Up in the Red River Valley
Published August 23, 2022
Thompson Farmers Elevator merchandiser manager Damon Reitz says the spring wheat harvest is ramping in eastern the central Red River Valley. "Test weights look good at 62 to 64 pounds; yields range from 70 to 85 bushels per acre and…