Articles tagged under: Red River Valley
Red River Valley Potato Crop Needs Rain
Published August 9, 2022
Near Thompson, North Dakota, Tim Myron says the fresh red and yellow potatoes are catching up from the late planting season. It’s getting dry in fields with potatoes in the middle of tuber bulking. "They're adding weight. Disease hasn't been…Sugarbeet Root Maggot Stresses the Crop
Published July 28, 2022
The sugarbeet root maggot is a big problem for sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley this year. According to NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel, the pests are feeding in fields right now. Under-protected fields will start showing signs of…Flooding Possible in Red River Valley
Published January 31, 2022
The National Weather Service Grand Forks has issued its first flood outlook for the spring. Meteorologist Austin Perroux says minor to moderate flooding is anticipated. "We had that drought for the last year and started out with below normal moisture.…Factoring Higher Input Costs into Potato Production
Published January 8, 2022
OC Shulz and Sons partner and fresh potato grower Dave Moquist is planning for the 2022 growing season. He produces red and yellow potatoes near Crystal, North Dakota. "Varieties are a big decision. Will we continue to grow the same…Potato Growers Battle Warm Temps During Harvest
Published September 29, 2021
Potato growers in the northern Red River Valley are also battling the heat at harvest. Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson says the warm conditions make it easier to skin the potatoes at harvest, plus storage can be a…Planting Conditions Made a Difference
Published June 20, 2021
Some crops look better than they should in the Red River Valley, while others do not. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson says planting conditions made a difference. "Residue, soil temperatures and planting depth all played a big part in…Eastern North Dakota Producers Voice Dry Condition Concerns
Published June 15, 2021
The far eastern portion of North Dakota may not be in extreme drought, but conditions are severe for Lamoure County, North Dakota farmer Kasey Bitz. "Livestock producers are counting hay supplies and silage piles, wondering when they'll get back to…Potato News
Published June 14, 2021
Hot and dry conditions are lingering as the potato growing season continues in the Red River Valley. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says that can cause potato stands to not be as uniform as normal.…Do a Stand Count When Scouting for Weeds
Published May 7, 2021
The small grains planted in the heart of the Red River Valley in early April are starting to emerge. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says farmers were concerned. "The seed has been in the ground for…