Articles tagged under: harvest
Barley Harvest Beginning in ND
Published July 30, 2018
Harvest has made its way to North Dakota. Manvel, North Dakota customer harvester Tim Buck is back home just in time to take off the barley crop. The first samples were in the mid-14s for moisture. "The barley yields should…Onida, SD Wheat Crop Coming Off
Published July 30, 2018
Oklahoma based custom harvester Greg Thurman is harvesting wheat in the Onida, South Dakota area. About one month ago, the area received heavy wind and hail damage. Thurman says that damage is being reflected in some of the harvested winter…Poor Quality Wheat in Parts of SD
Published July 28, 2018
Langdon, North Dakota custom combiner Jeff Bjornstad is waiting for wheat to dry in the Gettysburg, South Dakota area. Bjornstad says its been a tough harvest. "We haven't got anything that's too great to brag about compared to the last couple…WestBred Wheat Report
Published July 27, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring reminds farmers to be diligent with application of pre-harvest aids such as glyphosate.Connecting Farmers and Custom Harvesters
Published July 27, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the state Harvest Hotline. This hotline connects farmers and custom harvesters. The hotline is being staffed from 8-to-5 on weekdays, but messages can be left after hours or on weekends. That number…Strong Weed Management Performance
Published July 26, 2018
In the central Red River Valley, near Hillsboro, Lovas Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says the crops are progressing well with timely rains. Weed management went well. "Where residuals were incorporated in soybeans, we had very good results. We're very pleased with…Drafting a Good Marketing Plan
Published July 25, 2018
Farmers need good marketing plan, especially with trade uncertainty. Northland Technical and Community College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says the basis should be part of the consideration. "Basis has already switched to the new crop basis and it's not…EU Wheat Production Expected to Decrease
Published July 6, 2018
Wheat harvested in the European Union may come in about six million tons less than one year ago. Crops in the northern EU have suffered through a hot and dry spring. Reuters reports late-season signs of crop damage in France,…Winter Wheat Harvest Halfway Complete
Published July 3, 2018
The U.S. winter wheat harvest is just past the half-way point, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress and condition report. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says winter wheat harvest is 51 percent complete. Winter wheat condition is rated only 37 percent…