Articles tagged under: planting
Sugarbeet Growers Expected to ‘Hit Planting Hard’
Published April 8, 2021
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings expects sugarbeet growers to hit it hard this week. "Planting is the most important part to get a good start to the crop. Yes, conditions are drier than we want them to…Despite Dry Conditions, ‘We Need to Go’
Published April 8, 2021
The rains missed farmers in central and western North Dakota. Hazen farmer John Weinand would appreciate several timely rains, but is moving forward with planting. "We're working on field peas now and we've been working on small grains. It's tough…Drier Conditions and Rain a Welcome Sight for Oakes, ND Farmer
Published April 8, 2021
Oakes, North Dakota farmer Scott German says the week's rains helped settle the dust. "It's as dry as it's been for many years in our area. Last year, we were extremely wet. This year, we went to the other side…Keeping All Eyes on the Skies Seeding Small Grains
Published April 6, 2021
Comstock, Minnesota farmer Luke Brakke is keeping his eyes on the skies while seeding spring wheat. "We need an inch of rain or better this week and we may not get it. We were forced to start planting small grains,…Patience is Key at Planting
Published April 6, 2021
Near Berthold, North Dakota, farmers are waiting until the rains to come before they get into the fields. Farmer Mark Birdsall says very little fieldwork is done right now and it's extremely dry. "We had some wet snow last month,…Dry Conditions Weigh on Minds as Planting Begins
Published April 5, 2021
Farmers in the Lignite, North Dakota are slowly starting to seed spring crops. Dakota Agronomy Partners Lignite location manager Katie Woodbury is not expecting much shift in rotation. "In the northwest corner of North Dakota, farmers are growing four to…The Dakotas are Dry
Published April 2, 2021
A lack of moisture and warmer than normal temperatures are causing extreme drought conditions to expand across the Dakotas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now extend from border to border across 29 central and western counties…Farmers Will Adapt to Drier Conditions As Needed
Published April 2, 2021
In the Lakota, North Dakota area, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says the drier conditions aren’t influencing major fieldwork decisions yet. "If we are still in this arid, dry scenario after Easter, farmers may make some changes. There may…Optimism for Red River Valley Farmers
Published April 2, 2021
Farmers are starting to begin fieldwork near Reynolds, North Dakota. Valley United Co-op CEO Paul Coppin says spring fieldwork is five weeks ahead of last year. "We're feeling really good right now. Farmers are spreading fertilizer and there's wheat seed…