Articles tagged under: harvest
Potato Growers Preparing for Spring
Published November 12, 2019
A large share of the potatoes in the Red River Valley were not harvested before the freezing temperatures. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says the frozen potatoes left in the ground will melt away…ND Farmers Meet with RMA Administrator Barbre
Published November 12, 2019
USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with North Dakota farmers, bankers and crop insurance agents this past week. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson said there were numerous questions about what qualifies…A Propane Crunch in Southern MN
Published November 11, 2019
There currently is a propane crunch in southern Minnesota. Not only are farmers drying a very wet corn crop, but there is also strong demand for home heating. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says the situation has intensified…An Extremely Wet Fall for ND
Published November 11, 2019
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says many areas of the state already had their wettest autumn on record, because September and October were out of the norm. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota…Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020
Published November 9, 2019
The agriculture industry is exploring ways to help farmers navigate the tough harvest and plan ahead. University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says there’s work being done regarding tile drainage to help farmers to prepare to move water out…ND Corn Farmers Want Harvest Flexibility from USDA
Published November 8, 2019
The majority of corn is standing in North Dakota. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, says the weather will determine how much more can be harvested. "One of my concerns talking to producers is…Harvey, ND Farmers Dealing with Yield Losses and a Wet Crop
Published November 8, 2019
The soybean and dry edible bean harvest is the focus right now for Harvey, North Dakota farmers. The Arthur Companies agronomy manager Travis Larson says yields are acceptable, but some of the bean crop is getting left in the field.…Working Hard to Harvest Soybeans
Published November 7, 2019
The New Rockford, North Dakota area received about an inch of snow Tuesday night, but that isn’t stopping area farmers from moving forward with soybean harvest. Northwest of New Rockford, Bremen Ag Service owner Donny Allmaras says farmers are working…Peterson Hosting Harvest Town Hall in Moorhead Friday
Published November 7, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson will host a town hall meeting in Moorhead on Friday with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey. The meeting will allow farmers a chance to talk to Northey about the severe harvest and other agricultural…