Super Wet
In south-central North Dakota at Braddock, Daniel Mock faced grueling conditions this spring. "It was super wet and none of our ground was fit to seed early on. A little later, the bean ground dried out faster and we were…
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Corn Residue is Holding in the Moisture
Last year’s corn ground is the big hurdle for farmers in the Devils Lake region. Some of that crop is still going through the combine. Pat Tronson of Tronson Grain at Doyan says it’s been a tough go for planting…
Little Fall Tillage Done, Limiting Options for ’20
Mayville, North Dakota farmer Tim Garrett will see a significant number of acres in prevent plant. Garrett's 2019 harvest ended in December, limiting any opportunity for fall tillage. Field conditions are tough. "It's sealed up so bad and mush underneath.…
A Change in Planting Plans
In the Hope, North Dakota area, farmer Josh Ihry was able to start planting this year’s crop in mid-May. While Ihry did get spring wheat seeded and corn planted, the fields fit to plant were very selective. "We probably only…
Some Prevent Plant Expected Near Rugby, ND
Bayer Crop Science Technical Sales Representative Carter Medalen says corn planting is mostly wrapped up in the Rugby, North Dakota area. "That Highway 2 corridor has shifted to soybean seeding. I think there will be sunflowers going in here or…
Prevent Plant Expected for ND Farmers
Today is the final corn planting date for crop insurance in North Dakota. Farmers can start filing for prevent plant on Tuesday. In the McVille area, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry says there’s been lots of battles trying to get…
ND Prevent Plant Potential Being Monitored by Traders
The slow planting pace in North Dakota has traders talking about prevent plant acres. "We definitely need warm, dry conditions," said Brian Hoops, president, Midwest Market Solutions. "If we don't see this in the next few weeks, I think we…
Crop Watch
It's been a late spring for many across the Northern Plains, but the recent warmer weather temperatures have helped. Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen made spring wheat and sugarbeet planting progress before Memorial Day. "The subsoil had a lot of…
The U.S. Acreage Mix is Still Unknown
There is a lot of discussion among grain traders as to what the final U.S. acreage mix will look like. The current weather pattern could lead to more corn acres. "There will be lots of corn planted this week," says…
Spring Crop Insurance Price Could Impact Planted Acres
A lower spring price for corn and soybean revenue insurance could have an impact on planted acreage. "I think the most troublesome thing with the lower prices is taking away the incentive to prevent plant," said Kristi Van Ahn, Chief…
