Articles tagged under: John Sandbakken
Still Harvesting Sunflowers in the Dakotas
Published December 5, 2018
With wet and cold weather, it's been a slow sunflower harvest for Northern Plains farmers. According to National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken, about 15 percent of sunflowers remain unharvested in the Dakotas. "So far, the quality has stayed…Sunflower Harvest Hits the Halfway Mark
Published November 1, 2018
Sunflower harvest is over the halfway mark in North Dakota and Minnesota. According to National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken, good weather conditions during the growing season are reflected in the yields. "They've ranged from 1500 to 2700 pounds…Early Sunflower Yields are Above-Average
Published October 3, 2018
The sunflower harvest is off to a decent start. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the harvest pace is about ten days ahead of normal. "Yield-wise, I've been hearing as low as 1,500 pounds and as high as…Sunflower Growers Get Trade Update
Published June 28, 2018
During Wednesday’s meeting, the trade advisor to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Jason Hafemeister, shared a remote update with sunflower growers. National Sunflower Association Executive Director, John Sandbakken, says the North American Free Trade Agreement is the most important market for…Sunflower Industry to Meet in Alexandria
Published June 18, 2018
The National Sunflower Association’s Summer Seminar will start next Wednesday, June 26 in Alexandria, Minnesota. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says Wednesday’s first session will focus on CRISPR technology and other topics, including farm policy. "We're going to take a…Farmers Looking at Sunflowers with Dry Conditions
Published May 25, 2018
Sunflower planting is underway throughout most of the United States. Based on the March Planting Intentions Report, acres are projected to be flat to slightly higher. "With the drier conditions we're experiencing right now, and based on the 2017 drought,…