Articles tagged under: Pat Murphy

A Harvest Update from NW North Dakota

Published August 22, 2025

Pat Murphy, who farms at Minot, is pretty happy with what’s coming off the combine. "The quality is okay and decent protein, and maybe a little less yield. We're probably in that 50 bushel plus (per acre) range." Murphy said the canola…

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Above-Average Canola

Published October 10, 2024

While the majority of the canola crop has been harvested. Carpio, North Dakota farmer Pat Murphy says it was an above-average crop. “I think we’re anywhere from 2,100-2,200 to that 2,600-2,700 (pound per acre) range.” Murphy says about 95 percent…

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Canola Harvest Starts

Published August 28, 2024

The canola harvest has begun in southwestern North Dakota and north of Bismarck. “I think we should have above-average yields," said Pat Murphy, who farms at Carpio, North Dakota. "The lowest I’ve heard so far is 2,400 pounds and the…

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Canola Minute

Published September 18, 2023

In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Pat Murphy talks about canola harvest progress.

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Canola Crop is Blooming

Published July 15, 2023

Minot, farmer Pat Murphy is happy with the canola crop. "Like most crops, we could use a drink of water, but the earlier seeded stuff is in full bloom and some is actually starting to shut down." Murphy, who serves…

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U.S. Canola Growers Meet This Week

Published July 3, 2022

The U.S. Canola Growers Association will have their summer meeting starting on Wednesday. Past President Pat Murphy from Carpio, North Dakota is hosting the group at the farm. "We'll start the morning at the research center in Minot around 8:30…

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Racing the Rain

Published May 26, 2022

Farmers are racing the rain to plant many crops, including canola. Near New England, North Dakota, Jon Wert says it has been slow going. "We're up against a planting deadline at the end of May. We would finish in time,…

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Record Canola Acre Possible in ND

Published March 23, 2022

There are predictions being made that North Dakota canola acreage will increase this year. "We're projecting between 1.8 and 2 million acres planted in North Dakota," said Pat Murphy, past president, Northern Canola Growers Association. "If the top estimate is…

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Canola Minute

Published December 20, 2021

The 24th annual Canola Expo happened in mid-December. Northern Canola Growers Association Board Member Pat Murphy and Executive Director Barry Coleman recap the event in this week's Canola Minute.

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No Silver Bullet Available for Clubroot Management

Published December 16, 2021

Canola growers from across the region met in Langdon, North Dakota to learn about the latest hot button issues in canola production. Northern Canola Growers Association President Pat Murphy says club root research continues to be a priority. "The genetics…

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