Articles tagged under: small grains
Small Grain Seeding Begins
Published April 5, 2021
With the warm, dry conditions, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says Minnesota farmers are already seeding small grains. "The biggest thing after the soil conditions are ready is for farmers to get good seed to soil…Canada Produces More Wheat, Corn and Soybeans in 2020
Published December 4, 2020
According to Statistics Canada, the favorable growing season allowed Canada’s farmers produced more wheat, soybeans, corn and small grains last year while canola production was down. Total wheat production was up nearly eight percent on increased acreage and a yield…Small Grain Surveys Expected in September
Published August 21, 2020
Small grain growers around the country will be surveyed in the first two weeks of September to get a comprehensive look at the 2020 production and supply of wheat, oats, barley and rye. North Dakota State Statistician Darin Jantzi says…As Small Grain Harvest Ends, Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Begins
Published August 10, 2020
Wendell, Minnesota farmer Steve Lacey is already done with small grain harvest. Despite the hot growing season, the crop fared better than expected. "We started barley harvest about two weeks ago and we got through that in a few days.…Small Grains Harvest Starting Soon in Aneta, ND
Published August 10, 2020
Small grain harvest is a few days away for farmers in the Aneta, North Dakota area. "The later seeded barley looks the best," said Fred Lukens, farmer. "Wheat and barley don't like the hot conditions early on and that will…Spring Wheat Harvest Starting Soon for Jamestown, ND Farmers
Published August 8, 2020
In the Jamestown area, farmer Terry Wanzek is preparing to harvest spring wheat. "Within the next few days we'll start harvest. The crop is really turning fast. It looks respectable, but I guess based on the June dry spell it…Small Grain Harvest Nears Completion in Wahpeton Area
Published August 4, 2020
In the Wahpeton, North Dakota area, small grain harvest is about two-thirds complete by the first week of August. GL Crop Consulting President and agronomist Greg LaPlante says spring wheat and barley harvest is expected to wrap by the end…Timing is Important for Fungicide Application
Published July 13, 2020
Hot, humid weather and spotty thunderstorms are pushing the risk for Fusarium Head Blight for wheat varieties susceptible to the disease. "In the southern Red River Valley, there's lower risk, but the northern Red River Valley has a high risk,"…Crop Conditions Could Get Ugly
Published June 25, 2020
Near Dickinson, North Dakota, farmer Ed Kessel’s crop needs rain. "The largest rain we've had this season is a few hundredths around Memorial Day. We need at least one inch of rain and if we don't get something by the…