Articles tagged under: heat
The Heat Is On
Published July 18, 2021
Warmer-than-average temperatures are in the forecast, bringing more stress to crops and livestock in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies. There is rain expected in the short-term, but World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says 90-to-100-degree temperatures will…Uncertainty Lingers on Heat Damage to the Northern Plains Crops
Published June 7, 2021
There is a lot of talk about heat damage to the crop over the weekend. Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen is uncertain. "The crop is fairly small so it doesn't demand as much water at this timeframe. July…Potatoes Emerging in the Red River Valley
Published June 22, 2020
The fresh potato crop is emerging in the Red River Valley. "Many of those fresh red and yellow potatoes are just popping up and there's no row closure yet," said Andy Robinson, potato agronomist, NDSU Extension. "Right now, there's a…Row Crops Benefiting from the Heat and Humidity
Published July 16, 2019
The row crops are benefiting from the recent heat and humidity in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the corn has really shot up height-wise. However, the soybeans could still use some…Tips for Storing Soybeans in the Summer
Published June 20, 2019
With continued low prices, there are a lot of soybeans still in storage. However, storing soybeans in the summer is different than in the winter after harvest. NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says the biggest difference is moisture. "In…