Articles tagged under: planting

South America Planting Pace Ahead of Norm, Brazil’s Safrina Crop Unknown

Published October 23, 2021

Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says Brazil’s corn planting is off to a phenomenal start. Compared to the long term records, this is the second fastest planting pace on record. Melby says there will likely be an increase in corn acres…

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Too Early for South America Planting to Impact Grain Markets

Published October 5, 2021

Early planting continues in South America. Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz thinks it's far too early for traders to be concerned about that planting progress. "Of course, there is a La Nina has formed. That can cause some issues.…

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The Fight for Acres Begins

Published September 13, 2021

As farmers start to think ahead to 2022, Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm is watching the fight for acres. "We're hearing ridiculously high fertilizer prices already. Then, there are folks talking about more soybean acres. Farmers are…

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Take Notes for Next Year’s Planting Season

Published June 25, 2021

No matter how the crop looks on your farm this year, Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says now is a good time to walk fields and evaluate how planting went and consider ways to change for next year.…

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Widespread Dry Conditions Can Impact the U.S. Crop

Published June 2, 2021

The dryness happening in North Dakota isn’t enough to be a market mover by itself, but add in South Dakota, Nebraska, portions of Minnesota and Iowa and things change. "There's a significant area of the Midwest that is struggling for…

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North Dakota Farmers Start to Replant Soybeans

Published June 1, 2021

The soybeans growing near Wimbledon, North Dakota got nipped by frost at the end of May. Farmer Joe Ericson thinks there’s about 500 acres that may need to be replanted on his farm. "The soybeans we need to replant are…

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Long Overdue Rains Help Crops in NE North Dakota

Published May 24, 2021

Saint Thomas, North Dakota got a moderate amount of rain over the weekend. Farmer Allen Tucker says the rain was long overdue and most of his crops were planted ahead of the rains. "We got everything planted, but the navy…

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Harvey, ND Gets Much-Needed Rain

Published May 14, 2021

Rains fell in the Harvey, North Dakota Thursday. Bill Ongstad appreciates the moisture. "We had .35 on our farm. It was very good, we're thankful." Spring wheat emergence is spotty and the corn hasn’t sprouted yet, but the warmer conditions…

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Fresh Potatoes Seeded into Dry Dirt

Published May 13, 2021

At Hoople, North Dakota, T.J. Hall started planting fresh potatoes during the week of May 10. The potatoes are being planted deeper than usual to reach moisture. "After you turn the soil over, things can dry out quickly," says Hall.…

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Cold Soil Temps Slow Things Down

Published May 7, 2021

Cold soil temperatures are slowing germination and emergence for sugarbeets. At the same time, Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says the cold temperatures are also slowing weeds. "Last year by this time we were all excited about waterhemp. I haven't…

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