Articles tagged under: Soybeans

Northern Plains Crops Stay Ahead of Schedule

Published August 4, 2026

Crop development continues to run ahead of normal across the Northern Plains despite mixed crop conditions. North Dakota corn is 83% silked with 11% reaching the dough stage, while soybeans are 92% blooming and 59% setting pods. South Dakota crops…
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Rain Arrives Too Late for Many Crops

Published August 3, 2026

Recent rainfall brought much-needed moisture to eastern North Dakota, but Emerado farmer Shane Sand says it came too late for many crops. Wheat yields have been disappointing, although protein levels have been excellent. RRFN spoke to Sand this past week…
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Heat Stress Showing in Central North Dakota

Published August 3, 2026

Prolonged heat and dry weather are taking a toll on central North Dakota crops. Mandan farmer Dennis Renner says barley is yielding around 75 bushels per acre, but the recent heat has changed crop prospects. "Everything looked super good on…
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Soybean Yield Potential Hinges on August Weather

Published July 29, 2026

Despite weeks of hot, dry weather, soybean yield potential remains intact if August brings timely rainfall. WinField United Crop Protection Sales Agronomist John Zuk said pods are holding together well in central North Dakota. "I've checked for flower abortion and pod…
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An Uneven Soybean Crop

Published July 29, 2026

Soybean growers are nearing the end of the fungicide application window, but disease pressure remains in parts of North Dakota. "We are still in that flowering period, which is the primary spray window for managing white mold," said NDSU Extension…
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Corn Belt on Pace for Driest July Since 2014

Published July 28, 2026

A new DTN weather analysis shows much of the Corn Belt is experiencing its driest July in more than a decade. Corn production regions have received just 3.42 inches of rainfall this month, roughly one-third less than July 2025. Combined…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…
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Partnerships Drive Innovation

Published June 12, 2026

Bayer will launch Vyconic next year, a "next-generation herbicide tolerance in soybeans" combining four technologies to give farmers more weed-control choices, said Senior Vice President Shannon Hauf at the Cultivate Conference. She called it the most significant development since Roundup's…
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Planting Advances Rapidly

Published May 15, 2026

Farmers across Minnesota and North Dakota made major planting progress during the past two weeks despite high winds and blowing dust. Peterson Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson said farmers moved quickly through corn and soybean planting. “Soil conditions have been great,…
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