Articles tagged under: spring wheat
Average to Below Average Wheat Near Jamestown
Published September 6, 2019
Based in Stutsman County, NDSU Extension agent Alicia Harstad says there is still a little spring wheat left to harvest in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. "For the most part, we're more than three-quarters done with wheat harvest. Some farmers…Hellevang Publishes Tips for Drying Wheat
Published September 6, 2019
Wheat can be dried without supplemental heat, as long as there's enough air flow. That's according to a new publication written by NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang. "The moisture holding capacity of the air is related to the temperature,"…A Slow Spring Wheat Harvest Near Regent, ND
Published September 6, 2019
Spring wheat harvest is moving slow for farmers in southwest North Dakota. at Regent, there’s wet wheat in fields. "Our wheat looks alright, though others are having quality issues," says farmer Josh Greff. "With one week of rain ahead, farmers…Harvest Progressing Well in Northern Red River Valley
Published September 6, 2019
MR Consulting owner Mark Ramsey says other than a few scattered fields, the spring wheat is harvested in the northern Red River Valley. "The wheat seems to be mostly harvested. There are odd patches here and there," explains Ramsey. "The…Falling Numbers Continue to Fall
Published September 5, 2019
It’s been a wet end to summer and temperatures are remaining unseasonably cool. This combination has put spring wheat harvest behind the average pace. For some of the wheat, rain over Labor Day weekend meant, yet again, another harvest delay.…Lower Spring Wheat Yields This Year in North Dakota
Published September 4, 2019
The North Dakota spring wheat harvest is just over halfway complete. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says a combination of late planting and uncooperative weather is delaying progress. "I don't have a solid number…Spring Wheat Harvest Halfway Complete Near Hillsboro, ND
Published September 4, 2019
Spring wheat harvest is past the halfway point for the Hillsboro, North Dakota area. Alton Grain Terminal Grain Department Manager Cory Tryan says quality is tough. "Rains bleached out quite a bit of the crop. The lodging in some fields…Elevators Checking for Low Falling Numbers
Published August 30, 2019
Wheat with low falling numbers may be rejected as farmers bring the crop to the elevator. CHS Northland Grain West operations manager Robert Staehnke says eventually there will be a market for that lower quality wheat. "We're sampling every load…Good Quality Spring Wheat Near Harvey, ND
Published August 26, 2019
Harvey, North Dakota farmer Bill Ongstad has been able to make some progress with spring wheat harvest. "The wheat is very good quality, with test weight of 62 to 64 pounds. I've heard reports from other parts of the state…