Articles tagged under: soil moisture

Planting Pace Splits North and South

Published May 14, 2026

In the Red River Farm Network Crop Watch broadcast, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said planting progress continues to show a sharp north-to-south divide. “I cover about Highway 10 all the way up to the Canadian border and around Highway…

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Hanson: Saturated Soils Stall Fieldwork

Published April 28, 2026

It remains too wet and too cold for planting to begin."Nothing is going on in my area," said Jason Hanson, owner, Rock and Roll Agronomy. "There was a little bit of fertilizer being spread down in Tolna and Warwick on…

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Rekow: Planting Could Start in the Week Ahead

Published April 28, 2026

Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says it's still early, but there's some field activity taking place in eastern South Dakota. "A little bit of fertilizer spreading, but the most field activity I've seen was around Watertown, just a…

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Fieldwork Likely Pushed to May

Published April 17, 2026

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says much of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota may not see meaningful field activity until next month. “I don’t foresee us really getting much activity here now until May for most of my territory."…

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Growers Stick With Plans Despite Input Challenges

Published April 6, 2026

Peterson Farms Seed Lead Field Agronomist Rick Swenson says farmers appear to be sticking to their acreage and planting plans as the season draws near. "I'm not hearing a lot of swapping yet, but I have been hearing some shakeups…

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Wet Conditions Delay Early Planting

Published April 3, 2026

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. "The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…

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Seed Treatment Encouraged

Published April 1, 2026

As farmers prepare for planting season, Channel Seed Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton says they might want to consider a seed treatment for their soybeans if they haven’t already. "Not every year is the same, but we planted really early last…

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Strong Soil Moisture Sets Up Northern Plains for Spring Planting

Published March 16, 2026

It’s still looks like winter outside but with each passing day planting season draws nearer. DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt says farmers should be ready for the opportunities when they come their way. "We just need to stick to…

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Spring Prep Includes Pre’s

Published April 11, 2025

Long-time crop consultant Greg LaPlante says there’s still plenty of topsoil moisture in the Wahpeton, North Dakota area due to late-season snow. "We're still another good week from getting in and starting to do some field work." Pre-emergence herbicides are…

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Warm Weather Ahead

Published May 8, 2023

Weather over the weekend brought moisture to the region with rain totals anywhere from just a trace in the southern Valley to over 2 inches in the James River area. North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says in…

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