Articles tagged under: planting
Dry Bean Scene
Published May 17, 2019
Farmers are making planting progress. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Past President Tom Kennelly, who farms at Grafton, ND, is putting dry beans in the ground. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers…Dry Weather Aids in Walsh County Planting Progress
Published May 16, 2019
Farmers in northeast North Dakota used the stretch of dry weather to get a number of crops in the ground. Based at Park River, Midwest Consulting owner and agronomist Dave Svobodny says farmers are nearly done seeding wheat and planting…Pioneer Agronomy Update at Lisbon, ND
Published May 16, 2019
This week, the Red River Farm Network team traveled to Timber Coulee Seed at Lisbon, North Dakota for the Pioneer Agronomy Update. "With a late start, farmers are focused on the getting the crop in the ground. I am getting…Prevent Plant is Becoming More of a Reality
Published May 15, 2019
Corn planting in Minnesota and South Dakota is lagging well behind last year’s pace and the USDA five-year average. Based at Britton, South Dakota, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing says prevent plant is becoming more of a reality. "Planters are…Crop Watch
Published May 15, 2019
The planters are rolling near Fisher, Minnesota. "It was a little slow getting going, but conditions are about right," says area farmer Steve Williams. "The biggest holdup right now is we're waiting for fertilizer to be spread on sugarbeet ground."…Fertilizer Supplies Being Spread Thin
Published May 14, 2019
As more and more tractor tires start turning in the fields, fertilizer supplies are being spread thin. According to Dahlen Farmers Elevator general manager Mike Kratchovil, the supplies are there for now. The hiccup comes with delivery to the distributors.…Fertilizer Can Be Forgiving with Corn Planting
Published May 13, 2019
Fertilizer supplies may become tight as more and more tractor tires turn in the fields. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says so far supplies are okay. "However, there will be tremendous pressure on them this week. I wouldn't be…Cooperstown, ND Crop Going in the Ground
Published May 13, 2019
Farmers are experiencing drier conditions, aiding in planting progress. In the Cooperstown, North Dakota area, Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says mainly wheat and corn have gone in the ground. "These are the wettest conditions I've seen in year,…All Eyes on Monday’s Crop Progress Report
Published May 12, 2019
With the USDA’s May Supply and Demand report out of the way, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says weather will be a big focus for traders. "Monday will be an important number from the crop progress report," says…