Articles tagged under: planting
June Weather Could Bring Some Relief to Dry Areas
Published May 30, 2019
While wet weather continues to plague much of the Midwest, parts of North Dakota, northwest Minnesota and Canada’s Central Prairies remain on the dry side. World Weather, Incorporated senior ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says that June will bring some change…Making a Switch from Soybeans to Corn
Published May 30, 2019
Large soybean stocks and slower demand are encouraging some farmers who can get a crop in the ground to make a switch. Coleharbor, North Dakota farmer Paul Anderson recently returned soybean seed and is planting more corn. "About 25 percent…Trying to Get Corn Planted
Published May 30, 2019
Despite the wet conditions across much of South Dakota, Andover farmer John Horter is making planting progress. Soybean planting just started. He has about 50 percent of his corn in the ground. "We going to keep trying to get the…Pioneer Agronomy Update at Amenia, ND
Published May 29, 2019
In southeastern North Dakota, the planting season has been wet. "Not many soybeans have gone in the ground," says Shaun Nelson of Rush River Seed and Chemical. "I would stick to your plan, at least for the next week. After…Valley United Cooperative CEO Talks Planting and Trade
Published May 29, 2019
It’s been a slow planting season for many farmers across the Northern Plains, but in the Red River Valley, Valley United Cooperative CEO Paul Coppin says farmers are getting the crop in the ground. "We probably have 90 percent of…Cold Weather Slows Corn Germination
Published May 27, 2019
Cold weather continues to slow germination of corn in the ground. For farmers who did get the corn planted, Torrington, Wyoming based Meyer Seeds co-owner Bret Meyer the cold temperatures are delaying emergence. "As long as it stays cool, we…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 22, 2019
This week's Pioneer Agronomy Update takes the Red River Farm Network team to Leeds, North Dakota. According to Pioneer sales representative Doug Dulmage, this is the third orf fourth year in a row area farmers have put the crop in…Crop Watch
Published May 21, 2019
Fields conditions have been fit for farmers along Highway 2 to put the crop in the ground. "We will get to our intended acres, which 10 days ago I would have never though that," says Petersburg, North Dakota farmer Dave…What Do Farmers Need to Know About Prevent Plant?
Published May 17, 2019
As time goes on, and more rain falls, fewer acres may go in the ground. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Insurance Specialist Kirsten Huschka says prevent plant is an option as farmers face final planting dates. "It's important to talk…