Articles tagged under: planting
Warmer Temperatures Could Help with Planting Progress
Published April 23, 2020
Temperatures are warming up in the Northern Plains. Planting progress is expected in the next two weeks. "There will still be some interruptions with cool fronts coming along, but it won't be anything like we've seen in recent weeks. It…MN Farmers Starting to Plant the ’20 Crop
Published April 20, 2020
Minnesota farmers are starting to put the 2020 crop in the ground. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Jared Goplen says both wheat and corn have been planted in the Morris area. "This is the first time in a couple…Spring Fieldwork Begins
Published April 17, 2020
Drier and warmer conditions in the forecast for the Northern Plains have farmers eager to start spring fieldwork. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley on Friday. "We've also been working in the fields doing some fertilizer application…Drier Weather Conditions May Not Last Long
Published April 17, 2020
Farmers in the Midwest will have some opportunity to plant over the next two weeks. "I think we need to take full advantage of decent conditions while we can, because I'm not convinced the break will last long," said Drew…Spring-Like Weather Returning Soon to Northern Plains
Published April 16, 2020
More spring-like weather is in the forecast for the Northern Plains. "It looks like we have a stretch of relatively milder and drier weather. The pattern is shifting," said Mark Ewens, meteorologist, Home On The Prairie Weather. "As we get…Fields Need to Dry Before Sugarbeet Planting Can Begin
Published April 15, 2020
While it's still too wet to begin planting right now, American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says a couple of warm, dry weeks will help. "We've got some good weather in the forecast. It's been a long winter…Custom Harvesters Maneuver Labor Challenges
Published April 13, 2020
Custom harvester crews are looking for help in preparation for the upcoming season. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President Glen Jantzen says the times are unprecedented. "Some of the people from our southern borders have been able to get in. It…Analysts Shift Attention to Planting Progress
Published April 10, 2020
Now that USDA’s April Supply and Demand report is out, planting the 2020 crop is the next focus for traders. Planting progress will vary by region. "We're well aware in central Illinois what farmers in the Northern Plains are dealing…Planters Rolling in Southern Illinois
Published April 8, 2020
Planters have begun to roll in southern Illinois. "We've got clients planting more soybeans more than corn," says Jim Bower, president, Bower Trading. "There are planters rolling and they're moving well." Field conditions have been good, but it may be…