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An Early Fall Frost – Yes or No?

Published Yesterday

There is talk that an early frost could be in the fall forecast. Some forecasters say yes, while others say no. That fall forecast is challenging to accurately forecast. According to Nutrien Senior Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, it can be…
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Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay

Published July 19, 2019

Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…
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Kennedy, MN Area Remains on the Dry Side

Published July 5, 2019

Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning says conditions are dry in the northwest corner of the state. Those dry conditions are bringing out the bugs. "Most everybody had at least one post-emergence insecticide application for flea beetles," says Rynning. "We're starting…
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Heat Units Needed to Get the Soybeans ‘Back on Track’

Published July 5, 2019

Based at Lakota, North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says it’s going to take nice weather this month to get the soybeans back on track. "It's going to take some 80-90 degree days. I'm not overly concerned at…
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A Variable Weather Pattern

Published June 13, 2019

Variable is becoming a key term when describing the weather pattern this spring into the summer months. Different parts of North Dakota are experiencing different levels of moisture. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says, generally, south of…
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ND Stockmen’s Holds Spring Roundup Meetings

Published June 10, 2019

Well over 100 cattlemen from northeast North Dakota gathered in Leeds Friday evening for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association District 1 Roundup. It was a time for cattlemen to hear from industry leaders and professionals, as well as reflect on…
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An Ag Economist’s Take on ‘Weathering the Storm’

Published June 5, 2019

Trade tensions, market volatility, the weather; it’s a challenging time in agriculture as farmers weather several storms, both figuratively and literally. According to Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus with the Virginia Tech Agricultural and Applied Economics Department, farmers are focusing…
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