Articles tagged under: Northern Plains

The Frost Impact is Variable for Northern Plains Crops

Published September 10, 2020

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner said the biggest damage to corn, soybeans and flax from this week’s frost and freezes is likely in the Canadian Prairies. In the Dakotas, there is lots of variation from one area…

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Record High Dry Bean Acreage in ND, Potato Number is Record Low

Published June 30, 2020

Nationwide, canola acreage is down eight percent from last year. The planted area for canola in North Dakota totals more than 1.5 million acres, down nine percent from last year. Minnesota canola acreage increased. Dry bean acreage throughout the country…

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Closer to Average Temps in the Northern Plains Forecast

Published May 11, 2020

Over the weekend, overnight lows dipped into the 20s and 30s for much of the region. These below-freezing temperatures are concerning, especially in areas where crops are starting to emerge. DTN agricultural meteorologist Bryce Anderson says the second half of…

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More Chinese Corn Purchases Could Narrow Local Basis

Published March 25, 2020

Corn basis is widening at ethanol plants as demand dries up. In the Northern Plains, basis widened by 5 to 10 cents in the last week. Bids range from 50 to 70 cents under the May futures contract, with ethanol…

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Ethanol Prices Remain Steady in Northern Plains

Published March 24, 2020

According to NDSU Extension bioenergy and bioproducts economist David Ripplinger, ethanol prices are still holding up in the Northern Plains. "Spot prices in the Dakotas and Minnesota are higher to the point where firms may still be breaking even. That's…

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A Swing in Local Corn Basis Noted

Published March 6, 2020

Compared to basis levels noted at the six regional grain elevators in mid-February, spring wheat basis has widened at five of the six elevators. Spring wheat basis ranges from 25 to 71 cents under the May futures contract. Corn basis…

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What Does La Nina Mean for the Northern Plains?

Published February 15, 2020

According to Creighton University Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor emeritus Dr. Art Douglas, the wet weather pattern impacting the north central portion of the U.S. is starting to fade as La Nina develops. Douglas says data from the past seven…

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Unknowns Remain for U.S. Corn

Published January 10, 2020

Following Friday's USDA reports, unknowns remain for the 2019 corn crop. CHS Hedging market analyst Curt Abfalter says corn is still standing. “The latest USDA harvest progress report said less than ten percent of the corn acres still haven’t been…

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A Stretch of Warmer Weather in Store for the Northern Plains

Published December 19, 2019

A string of warmer weather is in store for the Dakotas and Minnesota. That's according to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner. The last of the bitterly cold occurred mid-week and the warmer temperatures should stick around for…

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Lower Quality Sunflowers Being Harvested in 2019

Published November 19, 2019

Compared to 2018, the quality of this year’s sunflower crop in the Northern Plains is lower. A National Sunflower Association report shows an average test weight of 29.4 pounds, down from 31.5 pounds from last year. Oil content is also…

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