Articles tagged under: Planting 2023
Ready to Go
Published April 28, 2023
BASF Technical Service Rep Ken Deibert says sugarbeet growers are itching to get in the field. "We're going to start off the season right in terms of moisture levels with how much snow we received." Deibert is optimistic growers will…No Panic Yet
Published April 27, 2023
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth is waiting for fields to dry out in southwestern Minnesota. "When we're sitting at 40 degrees, it certainly doesn't dry and nothing will grow until the ground warms up." Worth is not concerned yet.…Planting at a Standstill
Published April 27, 2023
AgMarket.Net Market Analyst Jacob Burks says planting progress in the tri-state area of southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and eastern Iowa has been at a standstill for the past couple of weeks. "You don't have to go too far from me…Moisture Soaks into Soil Profile
Published April 26, 2023
Field conditions get drier as you travel to western North Dakota. Agile Agronomy owner and crop consultant Kyle Okke says the field conditions are decent and "the snow has pretty much soaked in." A few farmers have broken ground. Okke…Waiting on Mother Nature
Published April 26, 2023
It’s been nearly impossible to catch more than four days in a row of dry, warm and sunny weather to help prepare soils for planting. Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow expects farmers to be in fields in the…Lock in Crop Inputs
Published April 21, 2023
Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Dylan Block advises farmers to lock in remaining fertilizer and seed needs. "With the weather and timing, prices are probably going to be at their lowest point, so farmers need to start wrapping up their needs."…Patience Needed
Published April 20, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson reminds farmers to be patient. "It's amazing how we can go from five-foot snowbanks along the interstate to nothing in ten days. "Compared to 2018 and 2019, we're actually sitting a lot better…An Optimistic Start
Published April 20, 2023
Sugar producers remain optimistic going into the new growing season. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johannson says strong sugar prices should make for a pretty good year. "Of course, prices need to balance out the…Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan
Published April 15, 2023
A compressed spring season means efficiency will be of utmost importance in getting the crop planted in a timely manner. There are things farmers can do to increase productivity. "Have a plan and set goals," said Ryan Bell, retail product…