Articles tagged under: Rock and Roll Agronomy

A Good Year for Cool-Season Crops

Published June 23, 2026

With the cool temps, it has been a good year for the wheat, barley, and canola crops. “Those three crops look exceptional at this point,” said Jason Hanson, Rock and Roll Agronomy. Weed control has been a priority. “I think…

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Waterhemp Pressure Rising After Back-to-Back Wet Seasons

Published February 1, 2026

The fall of 2025 is hanging over the upcoming cropping season. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson, who is based at Webster, North Dakota, said fall rains left the fields unworkable. "We got hardly any fields fertilized last fall,"…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published November 7, 2025

In this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson talks about a tough year for dry beans in the Devils Lake region. Click here to listen.

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Ramsey County Rainfall Triple Normal Levels

Published November 6, 2025

Harvest in the Devils Lake region is moving slowly due to extremely wet conditions. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says rainfall totals in parts of Ramsey County this October have exceeded three times the long-term average. "I'll reference…

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Wet Conditions Slow Harvest

Published October 20, 2025

Harvest progress has slowed in the Devils Lake region as wet weather continues to stall farmers. Rock and Roll Agronomy Owner Jason Hanson says soybeans remain the biggest concern, with many acres still unharvested. "I know guys that are done…

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Wet Weekend Sidelines Combines in Devils Lake Region

Published October 5, 2025

Harvest has stalled in the Devils Lake region after an inch-and-a-half rain hit the region over the weekend. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says frost damage also caused some setbacks. “We experienced some rejection of dry beans due…

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Small Grains, Corn Doing Well in Devils Lake Region

Published June 29, 2025

During Crop Watch, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson said the Devils Lake region escaped major damage from the recent storms. Rainfall totals were low, and winds stayed moderate, sparing crops and structures. “Very, very fortunate. The way that…

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Thin Stands

Published June 6, 2025

Stand issues are common in the Devils Lake Basin. "Pick a crop," said Jason Hanson, owner, Rock and Roll Agronomy. "Corn is struggling in the low areas; I've got wheat, barley, durum in the same way, canola; soybeans are having…

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Cold Temps and Wet Fields Push Planting Schedule Back

Published April 9, 2025

Much of the Northern Plains is experiencing drought conditions heading into spring. However, there are areas with plenty of moisture. Rock and Roll Agronomy agronomist Jason Hanson says those farms could see delayed planting if they get more rain. "We…

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Big Bean Crop Follows a Wet Start

Published November 8, 2024

This year's soybean crop made a major reversal after early rains had many farmers scrambling for replants. "The soybeans were awesome this year," said Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson. "We had probably one of our biggest soybean crops…

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