Articles tagged under: National Sunflower Association
National Sunflower Association Elects New Leadership
Published December 4, 2018
North Dakota farmer Clark Coleman is the new National Sunflower Association board president. Coleman replaces Kansas farmer Karl Esping, who will now serve as board chairman. South Dakota farmer Lance Hourigan was elected first vice president and Colorado farmer Tom…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 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,…