Articles tagged under: harvest
Basis Continues to Hamper Local Soybean Prices
Published September 5, 2018
A combination of harvest pressure and market uncertainty continue to impact basis, and current levels are signaling farmers to store grain. In northeast, North Dakota, Dahlen Farmers Elevator manager Mike Kratchovil says product has been hard to move. In addition,…Soybeans Will Soon be Ready for Harvest
Published September 4, 2018
A five-week stretch of hot, dry weather took the top of the crop at Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. "Some of the earlier maturity soybeans might not see their full potential because they missed out on some of those rains," said…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 30, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. This week, hear details on USDA's Farmer Aid Program. Both kidney and navy beans are included in the Food Purchase and Distribution Program portion…Crop Storage Challenges Ahead
Published August 30, 2018
Basis levels are signaling to farmers to store grain. The problem is there’s only so much storage capacity on the farm and farmers need to generate sales for cash flow. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says this year, there…RRFN Crop Tour Stops at Fairmount, ND
Published August 28, 2018
The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour made a stop at the Danny Walter farm, which is one mile north of the South Dakota border at Fairmount, North Dakota. Hear more from Walter on local crop conditions and his Pioneer…RRFN Crop Tour in Sabin, MN
Published August 28, 2018
A hailstorm zeroed out crops in the Sabin and Comstock, Minnesota areas. The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour visited with Charlie Perry of Prairie's Edge AgriService about the damage. Learn more about Perry's business and local crop conditions. The…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 24, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m on the Red River Farm Network. Farmers have started harvesting dry edible beans in the Buxton, North Dakota area. Central Valley Bean Coop sales and marketing manager Jeff Davis says…What To Do with Ergot?
Published August 17, 2018
Small amounts of ergot have been reported in the northern tier counties of North Dakota (and other parts of North Dakota). WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says the hot spots span from Carrington, New Rockford and Maddock to Jamestown and…Suspicious Crop Inspection Activity Reported
Published August 17, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is warning farmers about the possibility of individuals impersonating state employees. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the Department has fielded calls from concerned farmers about individuals acting in an official capacity, taking photos and…