Articles tagged under: planting
Canola is in the Ground
Published May 1, 2019
New England, North Dakota farmer Jon Wert got some canola in the ground before the recent rains. "We were seeding fields we probably shouldn't have. It was too wet," says Wert. "We have about 600 acres of canola in the…Hatton, ND Farmers Waiting to Start Fieldwork
Published April 30, 2019
The recent snow and rain has delayed spring fieldwork. At Hatton, North Dakota, Dean Nelson of Kelly Bean Company says the area received around an inch of rain in the latest system. "Prior to that, I hadn't really seen anybody…Snow and Rain Halts Fieldwork at Brocket, ND
Published April 30, 2019
Brocket, North Dakota farmer Austin Sundeen woke up to a couple inches of fresh snow Monday morning. Sundeen had just started fieldwork before the latest round of precipitation. "There was about 900 acres of fertilizer that got applied. The ground…Have a Plan for Spring Planting
Published April 26, 2019
Over the past week, warm temperatures and dry weather have helped shape up soil conditions. "However, there is a thing as starting too soon," says Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso. "Look at the extended forecast. If the soil temperature…Stay Ahead of Weeds This Spring
Published April 23, 2019
As farmers in the Northern Plains progress through the planting season, having a plan will be key. Based at Dickinson, WinField United agronomist Kyle Okke says early weed control is one important factor. "When temperatures start to pick up, wheat…Wet Fields Delay SD Planting Progress
Published April 23, 2019
Wet fields are delaying planting progress near Peever, South Dakota, but farmer Bob Metz says it’s nice to have good soil moisture. "The seed guys are a little bit behind on delivering because of the recent snow. Otherwise, they probably…Fieldwork is Slow Near Jamestown, ND
Published April 23, 2019
NDSU Extension - Stutsman County agent Alicia Harstad says there hasn’t been much field action in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. A big priority is getting rid of water. There are also still 2018 soybeans in fields. "I haven't heard…Still Time to Get Things Planted
Published April 22, 2019
Grain traders are not paying too much attention to planting delays yet since it’s mid-April. CHS Hedging market analyst Steve Wagner says the lack of fall field work may surprise some. "In some places, they're behind the curve to get…Only One Chance to Get Things Right
Published April 22, 2019
Residue management is not expected to be a big issue for farmers planting sugarbeets. American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Tyler Grove says a large part of the sugarbeets gets planted into small grain stubble. While it may be tempting…