Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Plan While You Wait
Published September 13, 2019
In South Dakota, rains flooded roads and fields this past week. Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says farmers are trying to figure out how to get the crop harvested and if the crop will reach maturity. "I'm not…A 40 Percent Drop in SD Soybean Production
Published September 13, 2019
Based on September 1 crop conditions, South Dakota’s corn production is forecast at 626 million bushels, down 20 percent from last year. Soybean production is expected to decline by over 40 percent. South Dakota’s projected corn yield is 156 bushels…Allendale Projects Smaller U.S. Crop
Published September 4, 2019
Ahead of next week’s USDA report, Allendale is projecting the U.S. corn crop at 13.75 billion bushels, with a yield of 167.7 bushels/acre. Their soybean crop estimate is 3.49 billion bushels, with a 46 bushel/acre yield. That's below USDA's August…Spring Wheat Harvest Dragging On at Onida, SD
Published August 29, 2019
Grand Forks-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is combining in the Onida, South Dakota area. Braathen says there is still quite a bit of spring wheat left in the fields due to late planting and rain delays. "Moisture is around 14…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.…A Roller Coaster Ride Growing Season
Published August 28, 2019
The 2019 growing season is like a roller coaster, according to Ron Wegleitner in Claremont, South Dakota. The first big hill on that roller coaster was the late planting conditions. "We've had lots of rain, with drown out in areas.…The Challenge of Growing a SD Crop
Published August 27, 2019
The Redfield, South Dakota area crop is variable. Driving within two miles of Jim Klebsch's farm, north of town, it’s evident there’s been lots of moisture. There are muddy fields with no crops, soybeans with wet feet, a blooming sunflower…Wet Conditions are Big Story at Dakotafest
Published August 21, 2019
A variable crop across South Dakota and the wet conditions are the story at Dakotafest. Hamill, South Dakota farmer Trent Kubik says the crop that's in looks good. "Of course, we're hearing confirmation from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour the…SD Corn and Soybeans Have Wet Feet
Published August 21, 2019
There’s an old saying that soybeans don’t like wet feet. Oldham, South Dakota farmer Gary Duffy is eager to see what happens with this year’s soybean crop. "They've had wet feet all season. We're not sure what will happen," says…