Articles tagged under: planting
Limited Fieldwork Completed in Onida, SD Area
Published April 24, 2022
There are a few farmers in the Onida, South Dakota area that have finished planting spring wheat. Others haven't started. Oahe Grain location manager Tim Luken says they had good moisture last fall. "Between August and the first part of…Planting Put on Hold
Published April 20, 2022
In parts of western North Dakota, the April snowstorms were measured in feet, not inches. "If I can say anything good about it, there was quite a bit of water in the snow, maybe up to two inches of liquid…More Time to Prepare for Spring Planting
Published April 15, 2022
The spring blizzard delays fieldwork in western North Dakota, but farmers welcome the moisture. "The blizzard brought more snow than we've had all winter," said Paul Anderson, a farmer near Coleharbor, North Dakota. "We got snow in early December last…Prevent Plant Possible with Planting Delays
Published April 14, 2022
Planting progress is expected to remain slow across the entire Corn Belt. "Soil temperatures are not at germination threshold," said Dan Basse, president, AgResource Company. "Farmers don't want to put seed in the ground and hope it comes up in…Getting the Most Out of Your Corn
Published April 6, 2022
If you’re planting corn this spring, Golden Harvest Technical Agronomy Manager Bruce Battles has a few tips to get the most out of your crop. It starts with seeding rates. "Seeding rate management doesn't always mean you have to increase…Protect Every Bushel
Published April 4, 2022
Protecting every available bushel that a crop produces is top of mind with high commodity prices. Bayer Customer Business Advisor Ryan Fischer says that’s where fungicides can play a role. "When we talk about fungicides and applications, a lot of…Keep in Good Communication with Retailer this Spring
Published April 1, 2022
Bayer Crop Science Field Sales Representative David McGlynn says communication with your ag retailer should be a top priority going into spring. "Have a plan in place." McGlynn says don’t wait till the last minute to fill your product needs.…Farmers Hope for a Good Start to Spring Planting
Published March 18, 2022
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad says there should be enough soil moisture for a good start to spring planting, especially for sugarbeets. "Hopefully, we can get a decent start to planting in April through early May." Rockstad says all of…Northern Plains Spring Forecast
Published February 14, 2022
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner expects to see moisture coming across the Northern Plains this spring. "There will be a cool bias to start in the eastern part of the Dakotas and Minnesota, but it will be…