Articles tagged under: harvest
Dry Bean Scene
Published September 24, 2021
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, get a harvest update from both North Dakota and Michigan. This radio update is made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, SRS Commodities, Johnstown Bean Company and Sharpen from BASF.Dry Green Soybeans Before Putting Into Storage
Published September 20, 2021
NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang is hearing about green soybeans being mixed in with mature beans at harvest. “With the rains we received and the characteristics of soybeans, that’s not surprising. However, it puts us between a rock in…Good Corn Harvest Progress in the Eastern Corn Belt
Published September 20, 2021
Early harvest in the Eastern Corn Belt has been widely variable. Ag Watch Market Advisors President Dewey Strickler says farmers are making good progress. "We're probably 30 to 40 percent done with corn shelling. We've got some corn that hasn't…Decent Harvest Marketing Opportunities Available
Published September 20, 2021
As corn and soybean harvest begins, there are good marketing opportunities. "We've heard about soybeans in the teens and up to 50 bushels/acre," says Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We've talked to a number of people that…Fresh Potato Shipments Expected to Lower in 2021
Published September 20, 2021
Fresh potato shipments from the 2021 crop are expected to be lower this year. It's due, in part, to a decline in the Minnesota and North Dakota crop, because of drought conditions. Folson Farms Sales and Marketing Manager Casey Folson…Early Soybean Harvest Begins in Red River Valley
Published September 20, 2021
Soybean harvest is getting started in North Dakota. At the Alton Grain Terminal in Hillsboro, Grain Department Manager Cory Tryan says the early soybeans coming in vary in size, but test weights and quality are ok. "The pods are moist.…Bean Harvest Underway in Northern Red River Valley
Published September 13, 2021
Near Emerado, North Dakota, farmer Jared Hagert is harvesting navy beans and pinto beans. "Right now, they're below average. There's later planted beans that looks a bit better. It's coming off now and there are many combines rolling. We've got…ND Farmers Move Through Spring Wheat and Canola Harvest
Published September 12, 2021
Spring wheat harvest is wrapping up near New England, North Dakota. "Where the rains fell we had a good crop and where it didn't the crop wasn't great. The later crop lost some test weight," said Jon Wert. Wert wrapped up…Fresh Potato Harvest Begins in Red River Valley
Published September 7, 2021
Fresh potato harvest is happening in the northern Red River Valley. Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson says farmers started digging near Grafton and St. Thomas, North Dakota on Labor Day weekend. "So far, digging has gone well. The…