Articles tagged under: North Dakota Wheat Commission
Variability Continues for ND Spring Wheat Harvest
Published August 13, 2021
Variability is the theme as North Dakota’s wheat harvest continues. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says it is not uncommon for there to be half of the yield as last year, but others are…Spring Wheat Going Through the Baler
Published July 28, 2021
North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher says there are a few bright spots with the spring wheat and durum crop in the state, but there’s also disappointment. "Spring wheat harvest is sporadic right now." Fisher is seeing more balers…Spring Wheat Tour Begins with a Look at the Better Crop
Published July 27, 2021
It’s going to be a hot week for a wheat tour as more than 40 participants travel across North Dakota. Hot temperatures combined with a lack of moisture will translate into an interesting spring wheat crop. The first leg of…Yield Potential Reduced for Spring Wheat in the Dakotas
Published July 20, 2021
Extremely variable spring wheat conditions are evident in Dakotas this year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says the hot, dry and windy conditions are dominating the growing season. "We've seen yield potential reduced. Producers…Tough Shape
Published July 2, 2021
North Dakota Wheat Commission marketing director Jim Peterson took in the discussion with USDA leadership in Carrington. Given the current conditions, spring wheat yields in the state are estimated to be the lowest in ten years. Peterson said 30 bushel…Yields Hurt by the Heat
Published June 2, 2021
The hot weather is not great news for the small grains in North Dakota. The barley crop is doing ok, but it needs rain. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says there are two caveats for small grains…Spotty Spring Wheat Stands Seen Across North Dakota
Published May 5, 2021
According to North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson, the spring wheat emergence varies across North Dakota. "Most of North Dakota is dry with the exception of a small portion in the southeast part of the…Farmers Elected to ND Wheat Commission Board
Published April 26, 2021
Epping, North Dakota farmer Dustin Johnsrud and Scott Huso of Aneta were elected to the North Dakota Wheat Commission board. The Commission consists of seven farmer board members, six of which are elected and one appointed by the governor. Johnsrud…ND Wheat Planting Moves Slowly in Mid-April
Published April 20, 2021
North Dakota farmers are making small progress in planting spring wheat and durum. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says fieldwork likely happened prior to the cold and snow in mid-April. "Then, in some areas…