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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Sunflower Planted Acreage Takes a Hit

Published June 30, 2021

Nationwide, sunflower acreage is down 20 percent from one year ago resulting in the third lowest planted area since 1976. North Dakota has the biggest drop in sunflower acres this year, down 193,000 acres from last year. South Dakota is…

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Sunflowers Fit Well in the Current Planting Scenario

RMA Allows Sunflower Enterprise Units by Type

Sunflowers for 2022

Sunflower Harvest Begins to Wind Down

Strong Sunflower Prices

Chopping Silage

Sunflower Planted Acreage Takes a Hit

Sunflower acres Will Take a Hit If the USDA Numbers Are Realized.

North Dakota Acreage Decisions Are Firming Up

Sunflower Harvest Continues Near Onida, SD

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