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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A Good Thaw Needed for Spring

Published March 5, 2020

CHS Ag Services Agronomy Manager Chris Kolstoe says the gradual snowmelt we’re seeing is a positive. "Things are starting to shape up a little bit. It feels like a nice, slow snowmelt. That's good for us," he says. "We froze…

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Soil Sample Again in Spring

Published February 22, 2020

The excessively wet fall may have moved soil fertility. AGVISE Laboratories agronomist John Breker says farmers may need to re-sample early sampled fields due to the moisture. "Looking at our regional numbers I'd say we lost roughly 15 pounds out…

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Light Tillage Recommended for Wet Fields

Published February 20, 2020

As farmers prepare for spring, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen recommends light tillage for those fields that were too wet to get into last fall. "Do as little tillage as possible. Even if the field has deeper roots, it's…

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Patience Key When Preparing for Spring

Published February 10, 2020

One of the biggest unknowns for farmers is what spring will bring. Some farmers have crops that need to be harvested. They want to know how soon they can get back into fields. NDSU Extension Agronomist Joel Ransom says patience…

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Seed Options Available for Prevent Plant Acres

Published February 2, 2020

Spring was top of mind at the KMOT Ag Expo. If it’s a late planting season, farmers may not get much planted. Agassiz Seed Territory Sales Manager Mark Halvorson says there are options for farmers considering prevent plant acres. "If…

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