Articles tagged under: Jason Hanson

Wet Weekend Sidelines Combines in Devils Lake Region

Published October 5, 2025

Harvest has stalled in the Devils Lake region after an inch-and-a-half rain hit the region over the weekend. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says frost damage also caused some setbacks. “We experienced some rejection of dry beans due…

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Weather Delays Wheat Harvest in Devils Lake Area

Published August 14, 2025

The wheat harvest in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area is facing delays due to the weather. While the rains have delayed the harvest, Rock N Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the other crops are looking fantastic because of…

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Small Grains, Corn Doing Well in Devils Lake Region

Published June 29, 2025

During Crop Watch, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson said the Devils Lake region escaped major damage from the recent storms. Rainfall totals were low, and winds stayed moderate, sparing crops and structures. “Very, very fortunate. The way that…

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Thin Stands

Published June 6, 2025

Stand issues are common in the Devils Lake Basin. "Pick a crop," said Jason Hanson, owner, Rock and Roll Agronomy. "Corn is struggling in the low areas; I've got wheat, barley, durum in the same way, canola; soybeans are having…

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Germination, Emergence Look Good

Published May 23, 2025

Despite the up-and-down weather,  Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson is not expecting too many germination or emergence issues in the Devils Lake Basin. "If you seeded corn and beans into moisture, it didn't take long for germination to…

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Cold Temps and Wet Fields Push Planting Schedule Back

Published April 9, 2025

Much of the Northern Plains is experiencing drought conditions heading into spring. However, there are areas with plenty of moisture. Rock and Roll Agronomy agronomist Jason Hanson says those farms could see delayed planting if they get more rain. "We…

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Big Bean Crop Follows a Wet Start

Published November 8, 2024

This year's soybean crop made a major reversal after early rains had many farmers scrambling for replants. "The soybeans were awesome this year," said Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson. "We had probably one of our biggest soybean crops…

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Regroup for Next Year

Published October 22, 2024

Harvest is close to wrapping up for the Devils Lake area. The focus now shifts to 2025. "I have some guys putting on some herbicide this fall planning for next year, but most people are just going to regroup," said…

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Canola Losses at Harvest Time

Published September 17, 2024

Heavy rains in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area brought the harvest to a grinding halt this past week. "We have canola that's been sprayed so now it's going to get critical to get on those fields," said Jason Hanson,…

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Best Hope is for the Early Planted Crops

Published August 13, 2024

Wheat, barley and field peas are being harvested in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Rock n’ Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson expects yields to end up being better than initially thought. In Hanson's view, the region has three crops.…

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