Articles tagged under: planting

Plan For Extra Fieldwork This Spring

Published December 6, 2019

North Dakota State University Soil Scientist Aaron Daigh says plan now for extra spring field work to manage crop residue, because of the limited fall field work. "If farmers have fields with high amounts of residue on them, they may…

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Protecting a Farmer’s Investment

Published December 2, 2019

In preparation for 2020, BASF Technical Service Representative Mark Storr says decisions are being made in farm country on chemicals and crop protection. Farmers are considering all of the ways to protect their investment moving forward. "In the case of…

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Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020

Published November 9, 2019

The agriculture industry is exploring ways to help farmers navigate the tough harvest and plan ahead. University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says there’s work being done regarding tile drainage to help farmers to prepare to move water out…

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Grain Traders Shifting Focus Toward South America Soon

Published November 6, 2019

Bower Trading President Jim Bower says once Friday’s USDA reports are released, the focus of traders will quickly shift to South American production. "Argentina has dry issues like Brazil, but with the next storm fronts approaching, it looks like 80…

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Crop Conditions Vary Greatly from IL to ND

Published July 9, 2019

The crops from the Champaign - Urbana, Illinois area to Fargo, North Dakota differs. That's according to University of Illinois Extension farm broadcaster Todd Gleason. Gleason took a long drive on Sunday to look at the crops. "The best looking…

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SD Corn Could Use Some Heat

Published July 9, 2019

The corn that did get planted near Mitchell, South Dakota needs heat. Chet Edinger farms in the area and says stands are decent. "It all depends on the heat units. The corn that did get in is late and behind…

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Ongoing Issues Expected with Crops

Published June 21, 2019

Delayed planting and crop development are capturing the attention of many this year. Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says with farmers attempting late planting, there will continue to be ongoing issues with the crop. "People put crops in the…

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Planting Delays Continue to Weigh on Markets

Published June 20, 2019

More rain is starting to materialize in the eastern Corn Belt with the potential for more planting delays. Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst Randy Martinson says corn planting is likely complete and there is concern about planting soybeans. "I…

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Northwest North Dakota Fields Still Dry

Published June 19, 2019

Northwest North Dakota fields are still dry. Velva farmer Mark Knorr says fields received just one inch of rain since they started planting. "The showers that came through this past week brought about one-tenth of an inch of rain at…

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Spotty Planting Across Indiana

Published June 18, 2019

Layfayette, Indiana farmer Alan Kemper has most of his corn and soybeans planted. "My farm is the exception, however. It's extremely spotty." Other farmers in the area are enrolling in prevented planting. It is a rare occurance for those farmers.…

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