Articles tagged under: planting

South Central North Dakota Planting Progress

Published April 17, 2025

This spring season started on the dry side in south-central North Dakota. Kenny Schmidt, who is a farmer/rancher at Solen, said recent rains improved the conditions slightly, allowing planting to begin. “We’re seeding into moisture and field conditions are pretty…
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The Waiting Game

Published April 16, 2025

For many North Dakota farmers, the heart of the planting season is still ahead. Despite that, Barnes County Extension Agent Alicia Harstad said the fields look good. "The snow is gone, which is nice for April. Sometimes you just never…
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More Corn Planting Ahead

Published March 29, 2025

Farmers are likely to plant more corn this spring than initially projected, driven by strong demand for corn seed. Jim McCormick, co-founder of Agri-Market.net, says, "The demand for corn is ferocious," adding that in some areas, certain corn genetics have…
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Uncertainty Heading Into 2025

Published December 30, 2024

As 2025 approaches, farmers are weighing multiple factors from crop quality to policy changes. "It's probably been a little more unique this year than other years, "said Andrew Schultz, sales manager, CHS Ag Services. Because of the price uncertainties, Schultz…
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Soybean Planting in Brazil on Schedule

Published November 12, 2024

Brazil is seeing some much-needed moisture, which is helping with soybean planting progress throughout the northern and central ag regions. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says Brazil’s soybean planting is on schedule and crop conditions look good. "Soybeans…
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Favorable Forecast Boosts Brazil’s Crop Planting Prospects

Published October 16, 2024

After a long year with severe drought conditions, Brazil is finally entering its wet season. Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass says Brazil's forecast is looking good for planting. "We are expecting more rain early in the growing…
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Ready to Resume Planting

Published May 9, 2024

JS Ag Consulting agronomist Jason Hodous says the recent rains had many farmers itching to get back into the fields. "We needed it, we were real dry before all the rain." Hodous is based in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
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Johnstown Area To Start Planting Soon

Published April 26, 2024

Reports out of Johnstown, North Dakota claim that field conditions are looking good so far. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says that the colder weather they've had recently has prevented most early planting but pretty soon, "You'll see…
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Knocking on Planting Season’s Door

Published April 22, 2024

For Jamestown area farmer Ryan Wanzek, the recent cold spell delayed an otherwise early start to the planting season. "I think the reason people haven't been more aggressive is just the cold weather. They haven't been pushing it and very…
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