Articles tagged under: South Dakota Wheat Commission
A Mixed Bag
Published May 24, 2023
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the state's winter wheat fields swing from poor to good, depending on the area. "We're really seeing a mixed bag when it comes to the winter wheat in South Dakota." A…Excellent Winter Wheat Crop in SD
Published July 19, 2022
The combines are rolling in the winter wheat along and north of I-90. Custom harvesters are reporting exceptional wheat yields, good test weights and protein. "We expect that the harvest will continue to march up the Missouri River," says Reid…Ready for Harvest
Published July 9, 2022
Winter wheat harvest is fast approaching in the Northern Plains. "We're starting to see some fields very well turned, a nice golden color," said Reid Christopherson, executive director, South Dakota Wheat Commission.. "At least in the south-central portions of the…Wet Conditions in NE South Dakota
Published May 18, 2022
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says wet conditions remain in the northeastern part of the state. "It looks like an extension of the Red River Valley. It's still very wet and if those acres get seeded, they…Spring Wheat Planting Has Started in South Dakota
Published April 6, 2022
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says some of the spring wheat that is already planted is in the south-central part of the state, an area that doesn’t typically grow much spring wheat. "Much of that spring wheat…The Wheat Industry Hopes USDA Answers a Big Question
Published September 29, 2021
A big unknown for spring wheat continues to be abandonment. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson hopes to get the answer in USDA's small grains summary. "There's been a lot of speculation about what that will look like…Spring Wheat Tour Shows Lower Yields, Good Quality for ND
Published July 30, 2021
Final results from the Wheat Quality Council tour have an overall weighted average for spring wheat at 29.1 bushels per acre. Compared to an average year, like 2015, this is about two-thirds of the normal crop. The all-wheat yield estimate…Spring Wheat Tour Begins with a Look at the Better Crop
Published July 27, 2021
It’s going to be a hot week for a wheat tour as more than 40 participants travel across North Dakota. Hot temperatures combined with a lack of moisture will translate into an interesting spring wheat crop. The first leg of…What About Spring Wheat?
Published March 21, 2021
Spring wheat seeding is starting in south-central South Dakota. "Fortunately for them, this was well-timed," says South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. "After the crop was seeded, the southern portion of the state was covered in a wet…