Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Dry Conditions Continue Across the Region
Published August 16, 2018
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows dry conditions across the Northern Plains. The driest areas of North Dakota include parts of Ward, McHenry and Pierce Counties at D2 or severe drought. Other parts of the state, excluding the southeast and…Combines Keep Rolling
Published August 15, 2018
Lankin, North Dakota farmer Dale Zahradka says there aren’t many days where combines aren’t rolling. “We went straight from barley harvest to wheat harvest. Now, farmers are into canola. We’re just one hair over six inches of moisture since the crop…Northeast ND Harvest Progressing, but Rain Needed
Published August 15, 2018
M – R Consulting owner Mark Ramsey says harvest in northeast North Dakota is moving along, though the region is short of rain. "It's very dry. I hear 11 percent to 12 percent moisture is coming off, which is real dry…Dicamba Questions Remain
Published August 15, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the state dicamba application restrictions weren’t exactly successful. "Last year, we had 165,000-plus acres affected in North Dakota. This year, we're only showing 23,000. Is the 23,000 still unacceptable? I suspect you'd have…Ergot Found in ND Wheat
Published August 15, 2018
Ergot is being found in harvested wheat in parts of North Dakota. Jamestown, North Dakota farmer Terry Wanzek finished harvesting wheat on Monday and found ergot in some of the wheat. The crop was rejected at the elevator. "I think we'll…Ready for Trade Dispute to be Resolved
Published August 15, 2018
American Soybean Growers Association director and Kulm, North Dakota farmer Josh Gackle is anxious to for the trade war to be resolved. "For most of the summer, the market seems to be responding to the trade talk, tariffs and retaliation…Miller Gets Familiar with Local Potato Industry
Published August 15, 2018
Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Bryan Miller is getting familiar with local farmers and the regional potato industry. Miller is new to potatoes, but not agriculture. Miller grew up on a farm south of Carrington, North Dakota; is a graduate of North…Dry Conditions Continue to Impact Crops
Published August 14, 2018
Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says small grain harvest is going well in northeastern South Dakota. "There are some surprises, some disappointments, but most farmers are please with what they're seeing. It's better than what's expected." Rekow says dry conditions…Sugarbeet Harvest Picks Up This Week
Published August 14, 2018
Grand Forks, North Dakota farmer Paul Sproule is beginning the sugarbeet pre-pile harvest. Farmers can only harvest 68 percent of acres at this time. American Crystal Sugar Company lowered the limit due to sugarbeet yield estimates of 34 tons. "This is…