Articles tagged under: Kyle Okke
Moisture Soaks into Soil Profile
Published April 26, 2023
Field conditions get drier as you travel to western North Dakota. Agile Agronomy owner and crop consultant Kyle Okke says the field conditions are decent and "the snow has pretty much soaked in." A few farmers have broken ground. Okke…Early Rains a Saving Grace for Corn
Published August 12, 2022
Western North Dakota hasn’t had a good rain since the beginning of July. Agile Agronomy owner Kyle Okke says despite that, the corn crop is doing surprisingly well. "Let's just put it this way, even though we haven't seen near…Herbicide Plan B Options
Published October 25, 2021
WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says demand for Enlist soybeans and Xtend Flex soybeans put extra pressure on product availability. "Glufosinate is an active ingredient in extreme tight supply,” says Okke. “Everyone that sells it in retail has already…How the Dryness Differs Across North Dakota
Published May 17, 2021
WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says dry in one part of North Dakota means something different in other parts of the state. In the west, that means extremely variable moisture. "Some farmers may not be able to get seed…Managing Weeds in Dry Conditions
Published March 24, 2021
WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says farmers planning to grow soybeans may question whether or not to use a pre-emergence herbicide in dry conditions. "If it's going to be dry, will this be worth my money? Will I get…Stay Ahead of Weeds This Spring
Published April 23, 2019
As farmers in the Northern Plains progress through the planting season, having a plan will be key. Based at Dickinson, WinField United agronomist Kyle Okke says early weed control is one important factor. "When temperatures start to pick up, wheat…What’s Left for Western ND Harvest
Published November 21, 2018
In western North Dakota, there are still sunflowers and corn to harvest. "We had ice before the snow. I'm afraid there won't be any more sunflower harvest," says WinField United Agronomist Kyle Okke. "It will need to be really cold…Crop Watch: Just Getting Started in SW ND
Published April 24, 2018
In southwest North Dakota, Dickinson farmer Kyle Okke is seeing farmers begin planting. "Fields are just a little bit tacky still. With the dry forecast, there's no need to push getting started." Okke says most farmers are sticking with their…