Articles tagged under: harvest
Spring Wheat Harvest Dragging On at Onida, SD
Published August 29, 2019
Grand Forks-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is combining in the Onida, South Dakota area. Braathen says there is still quite a bit of spring wheat left in the fields due to late planting and rain delays. "Moisture is around 14…Excellent Quality, But Lower Wheat Yields at Minto, ND
Published August 29, 2019
In northeast North Dakota, Minto farmer Steven Schuster says wheat yields are down compared to the last couple of years. "The wheat quality was excellent, but we would've liked to see ten more bushels per acre. We're lucky because I…Quality is an Issue in This Year’s Small Grain Crop
Published August 26, 2019
Harvest has begun for Hannaford, North Dakota farmer Dennis Haugen. So far, the quality of the small grains is acceptable in the east central part of the state. "Moisture in the wheat is around 14 percent, along with nice protein…Rural Perspectives
Published August 26, 2019
In this episode of the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller offers insight on the latest crop conditions and what that means come harvest time. Miller also touches on the current trade situation with…An Average Barley Crop Coming Off in Central ND
Published August 22, 2019
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…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.…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…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…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…