Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Hope for a Resilient Crop
Published July 11, 2021
After no rain for the first month and a half after planting, Tor Bergstrom has caught a handful of small rains at Finley, North Dakota. The soybeans are using all of that moisture. "You cannot get away from no snow…Cooperstown Farmer Working the Low Ground
Published July 11, 2021
For Mark Ressler of Cooperstown, most of his 2019 corn crop stood until last year because of excessive moisture. An estimated 60 percent of the farm was prevented plant in 2020. It has been dry this season, but the carryover…The Exception to the Rule
Published July 11, 2021
There aren’t many parts of North Dakota that are anywhere close to normal for rainfall. Asgrow Dekalb Agronomist Evan Twedt says the McHenry area in Foster County is an exception. "Since May 1, we are at 100 percent of normal…Last Year’s PP Acres are Obvious
Published July 11, 2021
After two years of extensive prevented planting, the New Rockford, North Dakota area is now suffering from a lack of moisture. "The PP ground seems to be the only ground where there will be a fair crop," said Taylor Koepplin,…Short Beans Can Still Produce Good Yields
Published July 11, 2021
After a killing frost, the replanted soybeans in the Bremen/New Rockford area of North Dakota struggled with dry soils and strong winds. Donny Allmaras says the soybean stands have been hit-and-miss. The stress takes on greater significance now that the…Harvestability Will Be An Issue
Published July 11, 2021
At Minnewauken, North Dakota, Quintin Sears remains optimistic about his row crops. "We really haven't stressed them yet even with the lack of moisture, but July is a long month." The small grains are extremely uneven, Harvestability will be a problem.…Ag Commissioner Goehring Anticipates Positive News
Published July 9, 2021
Everyone is feeling the impact of this historic drought, but North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says livestock producers may have the toughest situation. The availability of grass and hay is just not enough to sustain North Dakota’s cattle herd.…Small Grains “Shot” Due to Extreme Heat
Published July 8, 2021
At Minot, Chad Rubbelke went into the 2021 growing season very optimistic. "Seeding conditions were pretty decent, but we had extreme heat and high winds at planting. The durum seed that went into soybean stubble was up to a month…90% of Wheat in Pierce County Tests Positive for Nitrates
Published July 8, 2021
The Rugby area is squarely in an area with D4 or exceptional drought. Pierce County Extension Agent Brenden Krebe says the spring wheat crop is very uneven. Much of the wheat is the size of a pop can and are…