Articles tagged under: spring wheat
Late Spring Spurs Spring Wheat Concerns
Published March 31, 2023
Spring wheat acres will be a question mark as cold weather limits the spring snowmelt. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson is concerned about a late start. "A lot of guys like to get their spring…From Small Grains to Silage
Published September 13, 2022
North of Bismarck, North Dakota, Clark Coleman is getting ready to chop silage. "About 10 days ago, we had a really nice rain shower that came through. It turned the corn green again," says Coleman. "Now, it's started to dry…Spring Wheat is Still Green
Published August 26, 2022
Rolla, North Dakota farmer Tim Mickelson says most of the spring wheat in his region will be harvested in September. "I'd say 80 to 90 percent spring wheat is yet to be done." Mickelson's barley is getting close. "We have…Spring Wheat Harvest Ramping Up
Published August 23, 2022
Thompson Farmers Elevator merchandising manager Damon Reitz says spring wheat harvest is ramping up in the central Red River Valley. "We started the week of August 22. The quality and test weights are good, ranging from 62 to 64 pounds.…Good Quality
Published August 23, 2022
The spring wheat harvest in the Ulen, Minnesota area is off to a good start. "We are finally seeing some of the first dry wheat," explains Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "It's been wet with the higher…Harvest Pressure Reflected in Spring Wheat Basis
Published August 23, 2022
CHS Sun Prairie in Minot, Finley Farmers Elevator and CHS Southwest Grain at New Salem, North Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week with basis ranging from 65 to 85 cents under the September Minneapolis futures contract. Agtegra at Grebnor,…Monitor Small Grain Moisture During Storage
Published August 22, 2022
To maintain the best quality of the small grain crops, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang reminds growers to monitor crop moisture going into the grain bin. "Typically, we don't like to see more than about 17 percent moisture for…Drought Affecting MT Small Grain Yields
Published August 19, 2022
Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Outreach Coordinator Sam Anderson says the state's harvest is moving quickly. "Winter wheat harvest is at more than 70 percent complete. In terms of yield and quality, there's been decent winter wheat quality, good test…ND Barley Harvest Going Well, Spring Wheat Harvest Next
Published August 11, 2022
Arthur Companies General Manager Kevin Karel is pleased with the early barley harvest. "It's great quality. The yields have been above average so far." Karel is expecting an average to slightly above average spring wheat crop. In a few of…