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Articles tagged under: planting
Wheat Remains in the Plan
A large percentage of spring wheat is seeded in South Dakota and southwest North Dakota. WestBred Regional Manager Peter Comis says it is a different situation in other parts of the region. "It is still at a standstill." Despite the…
Below Average Temperatures Remain the Hurdle
In a La Nina spring, there can be cooler-than-usual temperatures. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says that’s been true this year. "We have been very cold the last 30 days. Temperatures are below average in Minnesota, with most…
A Flashback to the 2019 Spring Planting Season
Farmers in portions of the eastern Corn Belt are getting rain. Freemont, Ohio-based Sunrise Cooperative Vice President of Grain Craig Haugaard says it looks like 2019. "From a planting progress standpoint, our trade area is around five to 10 percent…
A Partial Planting Delay Already Factored Into Grain Markets
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the grain markets already factor in a partial delay in spring planting. There’s an expectation for the majority of U.S. crops to get planted. "When you look at where we're at here…
U.S. Weather is Focus of Grain Traders
StoneX Group market analyst Donna Hughes says weather continues to be the focus for grain traders. "We'll be watching Monday afternoon's crop conditions." Traders are expecting dry weather to reduce the wheat condition ratings. "There hasn't been a lot of…
Every Year is Different in Farming
Compared to last year, there has been a one-month delay for planting in the region. "Last year was super dry with no moisture and the ground was powder," said Jason Hanson, agronomist, Rock n' Roll Agronomy. "Do you want that…
Tight Planting Window
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner is forecasting a warm-up this week in North Dakota and Minnesota. "The big concern I have is if the window of opportunity for drying down and firming the soil be long enough…
Crop Development is Getting Pushed Back
While planting progress is delayed, Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says there is still plenty of time to get the crop planted. "The biggest concern is temperatures that won't allow for quick emergence. It's a slow start to the…
Mother Nature is in Control
The Red River at Thompson, North Dakota faced severe flash flooding Saturday. For the month of April, Brian Tweten has had nine inches of rain in the gauge at the farm. "The frost hasn't come completely out of the ground…
