Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 22, 2019
This week's Pioneer Agronomy Update takes the Red River Farm Network team to Leeds, North Dakota. According to Pioneer sales representative Doug Dulmage, this is the third orf fourth year in a row area farmers have put the crop in…Crop Watch
Published May 21, 2019
Fields conditions have been fit for farmers along Highway 2 to put the crop in the ground. "We will get to our intended acres, which 10 days ago I would have never though that," says Petersburg, North Dakota farmer Dave…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 20, 2019
In this week's edition of 'What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets,' Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi sees opportunity in corn. Grisafi, who is based at Portland, North Dakota, also highlights the current volatility in the marketplace.Dry Weather Aids in Walsh County Planting Progress
Published May 16, 2019
Farmers in northeast North Dakota used the stretch of dry weather to get a number of crops in the ground. Based at Park River, Midwest Consulting owner and agronomist Dave Svobodny says farmers are nearly done seeding wheat and planting…Fertilizer Supplies Being Spread Thin
Published May 14, 2019
As more and more tractor tires start turning in the fields, fertilizer supplies are being spread thin. According to Dahlen Farmers Elevator general manager Mike Kratchovil, the supplies are there for now. The hiccup comes with delivery to the distributors.…Funding the New USDA Trade Assistance Package
Published May 14, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the USDA and the White House on the new trade aid. He confirms funding for the $15 billion range of aid would come through the Commodity Credit Corporation, funded by tariffs. "We…Cooperstown, ND Crop Going in the Ground
Published May 13, 2019
Farmers are experiencing drier conditions, aiding in planting progress. In the Cooperstown, North Dakota area, Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says mainly wheat and corn have gone in the ground. "These are the wettest conditions I've seen in year,…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 13, 2019
Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi says planting delays and the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China are negatives for the market. On the positive side of the ledger, there is "meat on the bone" for the…Pioneer Agronomy Update from the McCoy Farm
Published May 8, 2019
This edition of the Pioneer Agronomy Update comes from the McCoy Farm at Larimore, North Dakota. "In the sandier areas, farmers are moving," says Pioneer Seed representative Dennis McCoy. "While most of the ground looks dry on top, it is…