Articles tagged under: North Dakota
A Struggle with the Snow
Published November 26, 2018
Farmers in the Cooperstown, North Dakota area continue to struggle with harvest. Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says there is corn and some soybeans left in fields. While corn can be harvested over the snow, soybeans have been a…Challenging Basis Discussions Ahead of More Trade Aid
Published November 21, 2018
The second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will likely look similar to the initial current payments, according to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.What’s Left for Western ND Harvest
Published November 21, 2018
In western North Dakota, there are still sunflowers and corn to harvest. "We had ice before the snow. I'm afraid there won't be any more sunflower harvest," says WinField United Agronomist Kyle Okke. "It will need to be really cold…Delayed Soybean Harvest Not Ideal
Published November 20, 2018
The delayed harvest is not ideal for local soybean growers. Marion, North Dakota farmer and independent crop consultant Matt Danuser says the soybeans are averaging 55 bushels per acre, decent for the crop. It’s just tough to combine with the…ND Corn Harvest Pace Slows
Published November 15, 2018
North Dakota farmers would like to get the crops completely harvested before Thanksgiving and it may not happen. Fields are damp in many areas. Jamestown farmer Terry Wanzek is still harvesting corn. "We probably have one week to go," says…Demand Challenging Soybeans, But Decent for Corn
Published November 14, 2018
CoBank Economist Will Secor says it will be difficult for soybeans in the next year, but there is some demand potential on the horizon for the large supply. "Looking further out, there will be three soybean processing plants coming on…CCC Loans: An Option for Cash Flow
Published November 6, 2018
In times of low income, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Loans are one consideration for farmers. The loans provide interim financing at harvest to meet cash flow needs having to sell commodities. Brian Haugen, North Dakota Farm Service Agency Price Support…Focus on Weed Management for Next Year
Published November 6, 2018
As Northern Plains farmers wrap up harvest, the focus shifts to weed management for the year ahead. Palmer amaranth is now in North Dakota. That means farmers need to pay closer attention to what’s in their fields. WinField United agronomist…Harvest and Fieldwork Winding Down
Published November 6, 2018
Harvest is winding down in northeastern, North Dakota. In the Niagara area, farmer Randy Schaley says the edible bean and soybean harvest were a pleasant surprise. "We were very dry during flowering and weren't expecting to harvest this type of…