Articles tagged under: #RRFNCropTour19
Excellent Quality, But Lower Wheat Yields at Minto, ND
Published August 29, 2019
In northeast North Dakota, Minto farmer Steven Schuster says wheat yields are down compared to the last couple of years. "The wheat quality was excellent, but we would've liked to see ten more bushels per acre. We're lucky because I…Hail Damages Crops Near McClusky
Published August 29, 2019
Crops in the McClusky, North Dakota area looked beautiful until a hail storm last Sunday. "There were farmers all across the area noting pea to tennis ball size hail," says Mid-State Ag manager Paul Hagen. "Before the hail, farmers had…A Strong Corn Crop in Northern South Dakota
Published August 28, 2019
At Frederick, South Dakota, there is some nitrogen deficiency in fields. Yet, Frederick Seed owner Rich Achen says there could be fairly strong yields. “On a lot of these fields, we’re at early dent for the majority of the corn.…Some Problems Arising in the Amenia and Page, ND Crops
Published August 27, 2019
Based at Amenia, North Dakota, Rush River Seeds owner Shaun Nelson says the crop is catching up as the growing season progresses. “A common theme around the area is the need for a late frost and more heat is needed,"…