Articles tagged under: Justin Dagen

Rain is Half of Normal Precip Levels

Published July 30, 2026

Rye is being harvested near Karlstad. "For the season we're about 50 percent of normal rainfall, but in June we had about four inches, and that was beneficial," said Justin Dagen. Shallow-rooted crops are beginning to show stress, but corn…

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‘Right on Schedule’

Published May 20, 2026

Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen has most of his crops in the ground. “For the most part, wheat is done, corn is done, canola is done,” Dagen said. “On our farm, we are just in the middle of potatoes; according…

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Perfect Weather for Planting

Published May 6, 2025

At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is almost done planting corn and getting ready to start seeding potatoes. "In the meantime, we're shipping seed potatoes six days a week and the process is going really well." Dagen said the weather has…

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A Focus on Continuous Improvement in the Seed Potato Biz

Published January 9, 2025

Karlstad farmer Justin Dagen represented Minnesota Certified Seed Potato growers in the Potato Expo trade show. "The Minnesota seed potato industry consists of 22 growers, over 5,000 acres and over 100 varieties," Dagen told RRFN. "Our growers are spread from…

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Spuds Need Cool Nights

Published September 4, 2024

Justin Dagen has started digging potatoes on his farm near Karlstad, Minnesota. “We’re totally dependent on pulp temperature,” said Dagen. Dagen expects to be able to ramp up his harvest once the nighttime lows drop below 50 degrees. “We’re just…

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Phenomenal Wheat after Timely Rains

Published July 2, 2024

For Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen, the rains have been timely. Crops in his area look good, especially the wheat. “Our wheat has the highest potential. It looks beautiful, especially after applying the fungicide the last few days.” Dagen said…

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Great Conditions for Potato Harvest

Published October 2, 2023

According to Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen, harvest has been stop-and-go with frequent rains. Rain totals from May through August was below normal, but crops have done well. “Our farm received approximately 55 percent of normal precipitation, but it came…

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Tall Corn Country

Published August 8, 2023

At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is happy with his row crops. "We had a late start this spring, but we had incredible growing units in May, June and July," Dagen told RRFN. "We've never seen corn this tall and the soybeans…

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A Key Seed Potato Supplier

Published January 7, 2023

Potato Expo was a chance for Minnesota’s potato industry to show off their quality seed potatoes. "The Potato Expo has been an extraordinary event to network, interact, and meet others in the potato industry," said Justin Dagen, who farms at…

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Balancing Seed Potato and Sugarbeet Harvest

Published October 15, 2021

Near Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is trying to wrap up seed potato harvest. "We've had to be very patient through the long, hot period this fall. Now, the forecast looks great. Temperatures are cool. We've received rain and harvest conditions…

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