Articles tagged under: harvest
Positive Yields for Challenging Crop
Published November 30, 2018
Overall soybean yields in North Dakota are positive, despite some of the crop being left in the field. Peterson Farms Seed Agronomist Adam Spelhaug explains why the yield is above expectations. "The warm summer helped with that," he says. "The…A Busy Year-End for 2018
Published November 30, 2018
With a later harvest, farmers will have a busy few weeks wrapping up the year and planning for 2019. Nutrien Ag Solutions Wholesale Sales Specialist Greg Mostad is meeting with some farmers. "We are helping farmers figure out their needs…Reflecting on the ’18 Soybean Harvest
Published November 30, 2018
Colfax, North Dakota farmer Jay Myers is done with soybean harvest. Myers says it was a challenge to get the crop out of the field at the right moisture this year. "We did a lot of switching back and forth…The End of Harvest In Sight
Published November 26, 2018
The harvest end is in sight for farmers near Hillsboro, North Dakota. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says some farmers are facing challenges with harvesting soybeans in snow. "When snow gets in the hoppers or trucks, the grain bridges…A Struggle with the Snow
Published November 26, 2018
Farmers in the Cooperstown, North Dakota area continue to struggle with harvest. Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says there is corn and some soybeans left in fields. While corn can be harvested over the snow, soybeans have been a…Delayed Soybean Harvest Not Ideal
Published November 20, 2018
The delayed harvest is not ideal for local soybean growers. Marion, North Dakota farmer and independent crop consultant Matt Danuser says the soybeans are averaging 55 bushels per acre, decent for the crop. It’s just tough to combine with the…Harvest Delays Impacting ’19 Decisions
Published November 19, 2018
A delay in harvest progress is impacting the 2019 decision making process for farmers. Based in the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota region, LG Seeds Director of Dealer Development Jim Wensman says yields are variable. Despite the ongoing harvest, Wensman reminds farmers…Hard Freeze Needed to Finish Harvest
Published November 16, 2018
Excessive moisture is impacting harvest progress south of Brookings, South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says farmers really want a hard freeze to bring out harvest equipment. It's getting closer. "With the very cold weather…Introducing Rural Perspectives
Published November 4, 2018
The Red River Farm Network, in conjunction with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, is proud to introduce a new podcast series: Rural Perspectives. The series takes a look at marketing and risk management strategies. In the first episode of Rural Perspectives,…