Articles tagged under: sunflower
Sunflower Report Updated
Published March 14, 2023
According to the 2022 Sunflower Crop Quality Report, U.S. sunflower production totaled 2.8 billion pounds this past year. That’s up 48 percent from 2021. North Dakota regained its top spot for sunflower production with a 1.3 billion pound crop. That’s…Sunflowers are in Bloom
Published August 9, 2022
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the sunflower crop in the Dakotas and Minnesota is about one week behind normal. "The heat we've had lately is really pushing the crop towards maturity. If you look at the five…Innovation is Happening
Published June 29, 2022
USDA Agricultural Research Service Acting Research Lead Brent Hulke is focused on growing demand for sunflowers. During the National Sunflower Association Summer Seminar, Hulke told attendees innovation is happening with genetics. "What we're trying to do within our research unit…Sunflowers Fit Well in the Current Planting Scenario
Published June 13, 2022
SunOpta Manager Tim Petry says northwest Minnesota will see an increase in sunflower acres this year. There are a few growers who haven’t planted sunflowers in a few years showing interest. "With the success of last year's crop and an…RMA Allows Sunflower Enterprise Units by Type
Published December 1, 2021
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency will allow sunflower enterprise and optional units to be insured by type under the sunflower crop insurance system. The National Sunflower Association said this will strengthen coverage options and make crop insurance a better risk…Sunflowers for 2022
Published November 17, 2021
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower harvest is winding down nationwide. "Producers are very happy with the crop and looking forward to next spring," Sandbakken told RRFN. "Many farmers that didn't plant sunflowers are kicking themselves and…Sunflower Harvest Begins to Wind Down
Published October 30, 2021
Winfield United Croplan product manager Mark Torno thinks about 15 percent of the crop is still in the field. "It's been a fast moving harvest and the income coming off these acres, I think, is better than every single crop…Strong Sunflower Prices
Published October 24, 2021
As sunflower harvest continues in the Dakotas and Minnesota, National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower prices remain strong at crush plants. "Normally, we would see a harvest low and this year we're not seeing that," said Sandbakken.…Chopping Silage
Published September 9, 2021
North Dakota farmers are right in the middle of corn silage season. NDSU Extension Beef Specialist Zac Carlson said the crop has been a surprise. "On the eastern side of the state where the drought hasn't been as severe as…