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Drought Risk Still Looms

Published May 1, 2026

Lingering cold weather could slow planting and crop progress. "As we start to find some drier windows moving forward, getting it early May, the risk of having some colder air around is still significant," reports Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow,…

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Rekow: Planting Could Start in the Week Ahead

Published April 28, 2026

Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says it's still early, but there's some field activity taking place in eastern South Dakota. "A little bit of fertilizer spreading, but the most field activity I've seen was around Watertown, just a…

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A Slow to Start Planting Season

Published April 28, 2026

Farmers in far northwestern Minnesota have started scratching at the dirt. Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says most farmers are still waiting on the weather to warm up. "So far, there's been a few renegade guys that have gone…

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Stage Set for Tough Weed Season

Published April 12, 2026

With all the moisture much of the region has received, farmers could be faced with significant weed pressure. "This is going to be another one of these years where we will have these dense mats of kochia," said Joe Ikley,…

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Brazil Soybean Harvest Nears Completion

Published April 12, 2026

The Brazilian soybean harvest is nearing the finish line. "Brazil at the moment is about 80 percent done with soy, with just some up north and at Rio Grande do Sul would be left," reports South American ag advisor Kory…

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Newborn Calves Face Wet, Muddy Conditions

Published April 6, 2026

NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says the recent wet snow has hampered calving. "While the moisture was certainly welcome, I think probably most folks would wished it would have come at a different time," said Peterson. "We're going to…

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Growers Stick With Plans Despite Input Challenges

Published April 6, 2026

Peterson Farms Seed Lead Field Agronomist Rick Swenson says farmers appear to be sticking to their acreage and planting plans as the season draws near. "I'm not hearing a lot of swapping yet, but I have been hearing some shakeups…

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Weather Uncertainty Shapes Final Planting Decisions

Published April 3, 2026

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says most farmers are keeping an eye on the weather while finalizing their planting plans. "Right now, it's just a weather watch to see how much water we're going to end up with.…

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Wet Conditions Delay Early Planting

Published April 3, 2026

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. "The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…

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Strong Soil Moisture Sets Up Northern Plains for Spring Planting

Published March 16, 2026

It’s still looks like winter outside but with each passing day planting season draws nearer. DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt says farmers should be ready for the opportunities when they come their way. "We just need to stick to…

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