Articles tagged under: Randy Melvin

Despite Dry Conditions, Optimism Remains

Published July 23, 2026

Buffalo, North Dakota, farmer Randy Melvin has received less than four inches of rain since May 1, but he's encouraged by the condition of this year's crop. "This crop is looking way better than it should for the amount of rain…
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Without Rain, Optimism Wanes

Published August 10, 2023

Corn is Randy Melvin's best looking crop right now. "Variable" is the best way to describe the soybeans. "There's pockets that look decent, but the lighter ground is really starting to show stress. Some areas sat in dry dirt after…
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Planting Plans Shift

Published May 3, 2023

With the planting delays, Buffalo, North Dakota farmer Randy Melvin believes spring wheat and dry bean acres will likely be decline. "We won't have any edible beans and I start cutting back spring wheat acres after May 10."
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Good Quality Navy Beans

Published September 29, 2022

Buffalo, North Dakota farmer Randy Melvin was hauling in loads of navy beans to the elevator this week.The navies have been better than expected. "The quality looks great. Moisture ranges from 15-to-17 percent." It will be a few more weeks…
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Getting Ground in Good Shape

Published October 27, 2021

Buffalo, North Dakota farmer Randy Melvin is working fields of corn stalks and soybean stubble, preparing for the 2022 growing season. "There are some corn fields that have rye growing in it. I'll leave those with the plan of no-tilling…
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North Dakota Legislative Report

Published January 22, 2021

In this state legislative session, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Past President Randy Melvin says the group is watching work being done on water and changes to the Beef Checkoff program. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made…
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Farmers Seek Clarity on MFP 2.0 in Roundtable

Published August 6, 2019

In Monday’s roundtable discussion, North Dakota farmers and commodity groups asked Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce to clarify details of the Market Facilitation Program 2.0. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked if basis is factored into…
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