Articles tagged under: RRFN Crop Tour

Pekin, ND Farmers Preparing for Soybean Harvest

Published August 31, 2018

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour visits with Pioneer Seed representative Carl Jensen. In the Pekin, North Dakota area, farmers may start soybean harvest right around Labor Day. Jensen is expecting average to below average yields for both corn…

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Farmers Encouraged to Evaluate Nutrient Deficiencies

Published August 31, 2018

It is an unique time of the year. Harvest is quickly approaching, but there is still vegetative growth in corn and soybeans. Pioneer agronomist Jesse Moch says now is the time to diagnose disease symptoms before plants die. Farmers should…

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RRFN Crop Tour Visits Innovative Ag Solutions at Tower City, ND

Published August 31, 2018

At Tower City, North Dakota, Innovative Ag Solutions operators Justin Johnson and Brandon Larson say later-than-normal planting and rains benefited the crop. “The early soybeans are doing well,” said Johnson. “An average soybean yield would be in the mid-30s, and…

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RRFN Crop Tour Stops at Hope, ND

Published August 31, 2018

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour made its way to Hope, North Dakota. Keith Ihry Pioneer Seeds Sales Associate Matt Powell says about 80 percent of the corn is dented, and “stalk integrity is not a concern at this…

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An Exceptional Crop Expected at Jamestown, ND

Published August 31, 2018

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour visited Pioneer Sales Representative Todd Sjostrom at Jamestown, North Dakota. Sjostrom says the area had near perfect planting conditions. An above average corn crop is expected, with the variable for soybeans being white…

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Above Average Crop on Day Four of RRFN Crop Tour

Published August 31, 2018

Above average corn and soybean crops were seen across central and south central North Dakota. The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer started day four at Steele, North Dakota. Elite Ag Solutions owner Neil Fanta is looking…

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Dry Conditions Continue on Day Three of RRFN Crop Tour

Published August 30, 2018

Hot, dry conditions continue to impact corn and soybeans in northeast and north-central North Dakota. The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer started the third day of its week-long run at Minto. Pioneer sales professional Steven Schuster…

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Weather Conditions a Challenge at Rock Lake, ND

Published August 30, 2018

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour visited Lakeview Seed at Rock Lake, ND. Owner Brock Mitchell and associate Tyler Gebur say the area has dealt with weather challenges, primarily hot and dry conditions. Mitchell is hoping the corn and…

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Average Corn and Soybeans Anticipated in Kidder County, ND

Published August 30, 2018

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer started day four at Steele, North Dakota. Elite Ag Solutions owner Neil Fanta and agronomist Paul Subart are anticipating average corn and soybean crops. The more production soils will average…

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Munich, ND Crop Drying Down Fast

Published August 30, 2018

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour headed north to Munich, ND. McArthur Seed Co. operator Jordan McArthur says area faced severe hail damage early in the season, forcing some replanting. An average to below average soybean and corn crop…

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