Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Feeling Good About the Rugby, ND Crop
Published September 23, 2022
Harvest for Rugby, North Dakota farmer Steve Fritel is rolling along. "The wheat and canola are wrapped up and we're about halfway through the dry bean harvest. We're pleased with how things turned out." Fritel doesn’t think there’s much frost…Small Grain Harvest is a Wrap in Williston, ND
Published September 23, 2022
U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper is back home harvesting in Nebraska after finishing up the small grain harvest in western North Dakota. "North Dakota had a great crop with 40 to 50 bushel durum. The durum had good…Preparing for the ’23 Farm Bill
Published September 17, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is committed to passing the next farm bill in 2023. "This is about giving the farmers stability, the reassurance they'll have, the programs they need so they can go to the bank to…Groundwork Laid for Next Farm Bill
Published September 17, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven recognizes the disaster programs must be improved and be more responsive. "We'll build those enhancements into the livestock piece of the next farm bill," says Hoeven. "That's going to be the kind of ground work…From Small Grains to Silage
Published September 13, 2022
North of Bismarck, North Dakota, Clark Coleman is getting ready to chop silage. "About 10 days ago, we had a really nice rain shower that came through. It turned the corn green again," says Coleman. "Now, it's started to dry…Dry Conditions Worsen in Dakotas and Minnesota
Published September 9, 2022
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows abnormally dry conditions changing to moderate drought in Williams and McKinzie Counties in the western part of North Dakota. Abnormally dry conditions remain across five areas of the state. In South Dakota, extreme…More Time Needed
Published September 7, 2022
The corn is getting close to black layer west of Hillsboro, North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says more growing degree days are needed for the corn to finish up. "On a good, warm day in the upper 80s…Palmer amaranth Found in Hettinger County, ND
Published September 4, 2022
According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Palmer amaranth is now confirmed in Hettinger County. Several plants were found and “it appears the seeds came from a custom harvest crew from the previous year.” The plants have been destroyed.Parade of Champions: A Great Opportunity
Published August 29, 2022
Molly Hanson from Carrington, North Dakota has been in the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club in Foster County for nine years. "I show sheep and cattle, primarily market lambs and Angus heifers. I was the champion intermediate 4-H showman in a…