Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Dry Conditions Remain in Walsh County ND
Published August 18, 2019
It’s been dry in Walsh County, North Dakota. David Fedjie says prior to light rains this past week, the last substantial rain was around June 7. "Around that time we had a two inch rain. Since then, there's been smaller…Drought Conditions Increase Across ND
Published August 16, 2019
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows an increase in drought across the northern part of North Dakota. Pierce and Benson counties are now in D2 or severe drought. Portions of Cavalier, Pembina, Towner and Walsh counties went from D0 or…When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?
Published August 14, 2019
Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one…Rains Delay Harvest Near Dickinson, ND
Published August 14, 2019
The latest rains near Dickinson, North Dakota were welcome. Farmer Ed Kessel said it's probably too late to help any of the small grains. Kessel just finished harvesting winter wheat and is harvesting barley. "It was a little on the…New Biomass Refinery Planned at Spiritwood, ND
Published August 13, 2019
New Energy Blue, a Boston-based company, plans to build and operate a biomass refinery in the Spiritwood Energy Park near Jamestown. The refinery will produce 16 million gallons of ethanol annually using 230,00 tons of wheat and barley straw and…TransFARMation: Attitude is Everything
Published August 12, 2019
Doug Bichler, who ranches at Linton, North Dakota, was in a farm accident two years ago while baling hay. "One of the belts must have grabbed my hand. Before I knew it, I was getting pulled in." His life changed…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 12, 2019
In addition to this being crop report day, there are a number of other factors impacting the trade. Find out more from Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.North Dakota 4-H Land Judging Contest Held
Published August 9, 2019
The team from Nelson County took home first place honors in the senior division at the North Dakota 4-H land judging contest. Teams from Eddy and Foster and Walsh counties received second and third place. In the junior division the…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 9, 2019
Leeds, North Dakota farmer Eric Jorgenson has been dealing with dry conditions for much of the growing season. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, UPL, FMC, Central Valley Bean Co-op,…