Articles tagged under: planting
A Good Thaw Needed for Spring
Published March 5, 2020
CHS Ag Services Agronomy Manager Chris Kolstoe says the gradual snowmelt we’re seeing is a positive. "Things are starting to shape up a little bit. It feels like a nice, slow snowmelt. That's good for us," he says. "We froze…USDA Forecasts 2020 Acreage at Outlook Forum
Published February 20, 2020
USDA is projecting 2020 corn acreage at 94 million acres, an increase of five percent from last year. Soybean production is forecast to be 85 million acres, up 12 percent from one year ago. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson told…Light Tillage Recommended for Wet Fields
Published February 20, 2020
As farmers prepare for spring, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen recommends light tillage for those fields that were too wet to get into last fall. "Do as little tillage as possible. Even if the field has deeper roots, it's…Farmers Look Ahead to Spring
Published February 10, 2020
Farmers are looking ahead to spring near Rugby, North Dakota. First International Bank and Trust President Tanner Johnson says 2019 was a challenging year and farmers are hopeful for a break in 2020. “People are focused on getting rid of…New Air Seeder Technology Available
Published February 10, 2020
Intelligent Ag Solutions general manager Joe Heilman says there’s new technology available for air seeders. “When you look at a retrofit-able solution for air seeders, farmers can now add a section control without buying a brand-new machine with the technology…The Little Things Are Important
Published February 6, 2020
Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel says 2019 was a great reminder of how important the little things are in production. "Things are easy in perfect conditions and 2019 was 180 degrees from perfect conditions," says Vogel. "It really showed…Seed Options Available for Prevent Plant Acres
Published February 2, 2020
Spring was top of mind at the KMOT Ag Expo. If it’s a late planting season, farmers may not get much planted. Agassiz Seed Territory Sales Manager Mark Halvorson says there are options for farmers considering prevent plant acres. "If…Local Grain Cooperatives Prepare for Busy Spring
Published January 22, 2020
Corn harvest and spring planting will run close together for some North Dakota and Minnesota farmers. Local grain cooperatives are preparing to help make the transition. Maple River Grain and Agronomy assistant general manager Alex Richard says there’s still about…Yields are the Key to Profitability
Published January 10, 2020
Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug says yields are key for corn profitability. "Farmers can make a bigger difference on yield than trying to save on costs. Many times, cost savings are impacting yield negatively. Anything farmers can do…