Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Taking Advantage of Early Haying and Grazing
Published July 1, 2019
It’s been a wet spring and summer in south central North Dakota. While Gackle farmer and rancher Warren Zenker got some crop in the ground, there are a substantial amount of prevent plant acres. Zenker plans to plant cover crops…More Corn, Fewer Soybean Acres Reported in ND
Published July 1, 2019
According to USDA, North Dakota farmers planted 5.9 million acres of soybeans and 3.7 million acres of corn this spring. The soybean acreage figure is down 14 percent from last year while corn acreage is up 17 percent. Spring wheat…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 1, 2019
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the outside markets, the acreage report and last week's Boots on the Ground 2019.Drought Conditions Improve Slightly in Northern ND
Published June 28, 2019
Recent rains are helping improve dry conditions in northern North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor reduced the D2 severe drought area from eight to six counties this week. It also shows a reduction in the D1 moderate drought conditions. Only…Despite Falling Farm Income, Land Values Remain Steady
Published June 28, 2019
Despite another year of falling farm income, land values remain steady to slightly softer in eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. "There have been a few pockets where a lot of land is on the market," says Jayson Menke, broker,…ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update
Published June 28, 2019
Here’s the latest from the North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association. Based at Bismarck, Roving Donkey Farm owner Lori Martin says it's been a slow start for the crops this year. That will impact when produce will be available.…A Variable Crop Growing in Southeastern ND
Published June 27, 2019
GL Crop Consulting owner and agronomist Greg LaPlante says the crop in the southeastern part of North Dakota is variable. "There are soybeans that just got planted and others growing in the fourth trifoliate. The Iron Deficiency Chlorosis showing up…ND Extends Dicamba Application Deadline
Published June 27, 2019
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture extended the application date for dicamba on soybeans to July 10 for this year's growing season. A combination of rains, a lack of suitable days for spraying and delayed soybean growth impacted the decision.…Crop Watch
Published June 25, 2019
In Barnes County, North Dakota, NDSU Extension agent Randy Grueneich says the crop is all over the board. “Some of the wheat that got in early is moving along, and there are some soybeans just poking up. The corn acres…