Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Mahnomen, MN Harvest Better Than Expected
Published October 22, 2018
Near Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers have switched from corn back to soybean harvest. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager Clyde Kringlen says both yield and quality has been satisfactory. "Probably better than expected if I'm being honest. Some sunshine and wind…Making Room for the Crop
Published October 22, 2018
Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says grain elevators are using all space possible, including bunker storage for the crop. Zelenka reminds farmers to communicate with elevator managers on how close they are to being full. “In…Roseau, MN Yields are Highly Variable
Published October 18, 2018
Mother Nature has given growers a window for harvesting and farmers are taking advantage of it. South 89 Seed owner Amy Brateng, who is based at Roseau, MN says conditions have improved locally. Corn and soybean yields are highly variable.…Ashby Co-op Members Hold Meeting, File Complaint on Hennessey
Published October 17, 2018
The members of the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator filed a civil complaint against their former general manager Jerry (Jerome) Hennessey and his wife Becky. Members also approved the liquidation of the co-op and authorized the board to dispose of all…Hope for Farm Bill Progress in Lame Duck Session
Published October 12, 2018
There’s hope farm bill progress can be made in a lame duck session of Congress. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says lawmakers are waiting for the conference committee to come together with the House. "I hope we can get the farm…Good Corn Harvest Progress
Published October 10, 2018
Before the recent snow and rain showers, Fergus Falls, Minnesota farmer Galen Affield made good corn harvest progress. "We made the decision to start harvesting corn first, and it was a good decision," says Affield. "We haven't touched soybeans yet,…Crookston, MN Farmer Surprised by Early Soybean Yields
Published October 3, 2018
Soybean harvest is in the early stages for Crookston, Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault. "We have a little bit of work ahead of us. The beans go quick, but mostly we're just amazed at the crop. Yields are averaging around 40…No Rain Breaks Expected for Northern Plains Farmers
Published October 3, 2018
A rain break isn’t likely in the short-term. Bismarck National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Abeling expects more precipitation across the upper Midwest in the next week. "Especially during the latter part of this weekend into early next week, we have a…Ashby Elevator Reopens
Published October 3, 2018
Less than three weeks after its closure, the Ashby Farmers Elevator Company is back in business. The Wheaton Dumont Elevator Company, which is based in Wheaton, Minnesota, is leasing the failed cooperative. A special meeting will be held for the…