Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Exploring Additional Weed Management Options
Published June 4, 2020
Dicamba is likely not an option for 2020 weed control in North Dakota, which could present a challenge for farmers who already have Xtend soybeans seeded. "The court's dicamba decision comes right after most farmers finished soybean planting. There will…A Slow Start to Spring Fieldwork
Published May 29, 2020
Monte Peterson has had a tough time getting corn in the ground; soybean planting isn’t much better. "We kind of gave up hope on the corn," Peterson told RRFN. Peterson, who farms in the Valley City, North Dakota area, is…Crop Watch
Published May 26, 2020
Rain and wet fields delayed some planting progress in the Badger, Minnesota area last week. Farmer Shayne Isane has been able to plant spring wheat, soybeans and a portion of this year’s corn crop. However, last year’s corn ground is…ND Prevent Plant Potential Being Monitored by Traders
Published May 22, 2020
The slow planting pace in North Dakota has traders talking about prevent plant acres. "We definitely need warm, dry conditions," said Brian Hoops, president, Midwest Market Solutions. "If we don't see this in the next few weeks, I think we…More Warm Weather Needed for Widespread ND Planting Progress
Published May 16, 2020
It’s the middle of May and across portions of North Dakota, the planting delays continue. According to Jason Hanson, owner, Rock n' Roll Agronomy, Mother Nature needs to cooperate. "Things are just creeping along. We're getting close to critical crop…Higher Levels of 2019 Farm Program Payments Possible
Published May 15, 2020
The drop in commodity prices could trigger higher levels of 2019 farm program payments for producers. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse is estimating a 10 to 20 cent per bushel payment for corn enrolled…Utterback: Watch for Seasonal Corn Rallies
Published May 13, 2020
USDA’s projection of a very large corn carryout will keep pressure on corn prices. Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback recommends farmers use seasonal rallies to catch up on corn sales. "I think there's more of a chance corn will try…USDA Will Reconnect with ND Survey Respondents in May
Published May 13, 2020
In May, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will be contacting North Dakota survey respondents who previously reported unharvested corn and soybeans. If the new data shows a need for changes, NASS will update January 10 estimates in the June…Crop Watch
Published May 12, 2020
Fieldwork varies across the Northern Plains. "In the western part of North Dakota, conditions look alright. Moving east and north, there are some wet pockets of ground that is taking awhile to get into," said Spencer Wagner, ag sales manager,…