Articles tagged under: plant18
Dry Bean Scene
Published May 4, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, Webster, North Dakota farmer Kevin Regan provides an update on field conditions and dry bean planting intentions in his area.Crop Watch: Planting Conditions Starting to Get Dry
Published May 2, 2018
Fordville, North Dakota farmer Greg Skibicki has been busy seeding wheat and planting corn. However, a shot of rain would be welcomed. "It's dusty," says Skibicki. "We're no-tilling into old pinto bean ground and it's real powdery on top. We…A Tale of Two Planting Seasons
Published May 1, 2018
It’s a tale of two planting seasons in parts of North Dakota. Huso Crop Consulting's Mark Huso, based in Lakota, North Dakota, says in northern Nelson County and western Walsh County there’s been field activity for over a week now.…Crop Watch Recap
Published May 1, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Last week, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota near Minto, Fordville, Crystal, St. Thomas and Niche. Listen to the entire…Fieldwork Underway at Underwood, MN
Published April 30, 2018
Underwood, Minnesota farmer Lance Peterson started fieldwork last Friday and plans to start planting this week. Peterson says there are lots of irrigated potatoes raised in the area and potato growers are planting. Corn will be the first thing planted…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 27, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring talks planting progress for spring wheat.Crop Watch: Just Getting Started in SW ND
Published April 24, 2018
In southwest North Dakota, Dickinson farmer Kyle Okke is seeing farmers begin planting. "Fields are just a little bit tacky still. With the dry forecast, there's no need to push getting started." Okke says most farmers are sticking with their…Crop Watch: Farmers Busy in Iowa
Published April 24, 2018
Summit Commodities market analyst Tomm Pfitzenmaier says there are a lot of planters running along the I-80 corridor east of Des Moines. "It surprised me, and those who weren't planting were doing field work," says Pfitzenmaier. "I would guess by…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 20, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring discusses factors that should go into calculating seeding rates.