Articles tagged under: spring
Farmers Eager to Start Spring Fieldwork
Published April 3, 2020
Farmers in northwestern North Dakota are counting the days until spring fieldwork can begin. Based in Lignite, Dakota Agronomy Partners manager Katie Woodbury says this past week’s snowstorm has things on hold. "We had a lot of acres that were…Ag Retailers Prepare for Spring Planting
Published March 27, 2020
Spring planting preparation for retailers could get more complicated this year. According to Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, restrictions related to the coronavirus are making an impact. "We've been working on lots of transportation-related issues, people that…NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”
Published March 20, 2020
NDSU Extension is advising farmers to not make changes to planting intentions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Market volatility is expected to continue until the number of new cases in the U.S. starts to decline. However, NDSU Extension crops economist…The North Dakota Corn Harvest Presses On
Published March 16, 2020
Calving and combining are typically two things farmers aren’t doing at the same time. However, this past year has been nothing short of unusual in the Northern Plains. Within the past month, farmers have resumed corn harvest throughout much of…Elevators Prep for Spring Fieldwork
Published March 16, 2020
Local grain elevators are preparing for a busy spring. Maple River Grain and Agronomy manager Alex Richard says grain elevators are getting ready for increased fertilizer demand. "We're hoping we get a good warm up so we can get all…Red River Flood Outlook Similar to Last Year
Published March 13, 2020
The latest spring flood outlook from the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks continues to call for moderate to major flooding for the Red River Basin similar to last year. Grand Forks-based NWS meteorologist Greg Gust says soil moisture…Spring Crop Insurance Price Could Impact Planted Acres
Published March 8, 2020
A lower spring price for corn and soybean revenue insurance could have an impact on planted acreage. "I think the most troublesome thing with the lower prices is taking away the incentive to prevent plant," said Kristi Van Ahn, Chief…Fuel Quality Important for Planting Prep
Published March 6, 2020
Last fall’s harvest took its toll on equipment. "Farmers need to make sure they're running premium diesel fuel to minimize any problems," said Chad Christensen, a manager of product quality and additives for CHS. He reminds farmers to be aware…Don’t Let 2019 Derail Spring Plans
Published March 6, 2020
WinField United Technical Seed Agronomist Ryan Moeller says don’t let memories of last year derail this spring’s plans. "If you position the right product on the right acre and treat it right, it could be a difference of 10 to…