Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Anthrax Case Confirmed in Stark County
Published August 15, 2025
Ranchers are being reminded to stay vigilant after an anthrax case was confirmed in Stark County. North Dakota Stockmen's Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says extreme weather can trigger dormant anthrax spores to emerge. "Anthrax is one of those…Drought Conditions Improve in Northern Plains
Published August 14, 2025
The latest Drought Monitor report shows drought conditions in North Dakota have improved since last week, with only 35 percent of the state considered within the abnormally dry range. That’s down from last week’s 48 percent. South Dakota’s drought conditions…Combines Roll in ND
Published August 8, 2025
WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says combines are starting to roll. "Wheat harvest has started across the southern parts of North Dakota and then up through the Red River Valley," said Berg. "Reports have been really promising. The wheat's…Lodging Issues Reported
Published July 30, 2025
July storms brought moisture and significant wind throughout the Red River Valley, damaging crops. Bayer Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says the wheat around Fargo did take a hit from the storms. "For the last two weeks, I've seen a…Harvest Nears for Central North Dakota
Published July 28, 2025
Custom harvester Shawn Gallagher, who is based near Sterling, North Dakota, says the harvest in the central part of the state is just days away from starting. “There’s some winter rye that looks pretty good, we’ll probably combine that in…$300K Grant Funds ND Drone Project for Weed Detection
Published July 23, 2025
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a $300,000 grant for drone detection of noxious weeds, focusing on sugarbeet and soybean fields in five North Dakota counties during the 2025–2026 seasons. Led by Grand Farm, the project aims to…Farmers Eye Hemp Amid Low Corn and Soybean Prices
Published July 14, 2025
A new rotational crop is starting to make its way onto some farms in the Northern Plains. Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Director of Business and Industry Development Harold Stanislawski says there's a place for hemp in production agriculture. "I think…TX Wheat Harvest Disappoints; OK Performs Better
Published July 10, 2025
5L Custom Harvesting found a disappointing winter wheat crop in Texas and better results in Oklahoma. Josh Lennox says he also has a crew working in Colorado right now. "On our third day going here, our average is about 55…Soybeans Remain #1 Crop in ND
Published June 30, 2025
Soybeans remain the #1 crop in North Dakota. At 6.6 million acres, this year’s total is equal to last year. Spring wheat acres declined 350,000 acres from last year, totaling 5 million acres. Corn planted acreage is record high at…