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Nebraska Winter Wheat Harvest Nears Completion

Published July 14, 2025

Nebraska's winter wheat harvest is nearing the finish line. University of Nebraska Extension Water and Cropping Systems Specialist John Nelson says weather slowed things down, but otherwise, they had a decent winter wheat crop this year. "I think guys were…

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Wet Feet in Pockets of Upper Midwest

Published July 9, 2025

Due to high-volume rains, standing water has been seen in the region.  "Overall, the corn crop is looking pretty good, but we have these areas that received quite a bit of rainfall around Renville, Willmar, and Fargo," says University of…

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Wolford Crops Progressing, But Rain Needed

Published July 3, 2025

Crops in Wolford, North Dakota are starting to fill in, but Chris Brossart says they could use more rain. "We've had nice weather, but we could definitely use some rain. We're in that stage where we need timely rain just…

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Crusting Pressure Seen

Published June 27, 2025

Volatile weather has left many North Dakota soybean fields a bit behind in development. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Chandler Gruener says it's been a rollercoaster ride in the northern part of the state. The area went from very dry…

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Northern Red River Valley Faces Ongoing Drought Risk

Published June 19, 2025

It's summer according to the calendar, and the weather in the Northern Plains is starting to reflect that. NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison says even though temperatures have been cooler, this summer will likely still be warmer and drier than average. "June,…

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Lakota Crops Looking Good, but Rain Needed Soon

Published June 19, 2025

Crops in the Lakota, North Dakota area are doing well, but according to Mark Huso, they could use some more moisture. "For the most part, we're pretty happy with how things look.  But we certainly need some rain this week,…

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Crusting Influenced Soybean Emergence

Published June 18, 2025

Volatile spring weather left some soybean fields with emergence issues like crusting. "This winter we did not have as much snow cover as we used to," said NDSU Extension Agronomist Ana Carcedo. "Thankfully, we got some moisture after, but then…

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Heat Welcomed

Published June 17, 2025

Aside from the extreme weather, Professional Agronomy Services Agronomist Brad Guck says crops are coming in nicely in Minnesota's Otter Tail County. "Things are looking pretty good. We've had a little bit colder than desired start here, and it's been…

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Crop Update From Ada, MN

Published June 17, 2025

With a cooler-than-average start, row crops in the Ada, Minnesota area have been a little behind. "The wheat crop likes it cooler like this, so that's coming along really nicely," said John Brainard. Back-and-forth spring weather has forced some replants.…

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Waterlogged Fields

Published June 13, 2025

Parts of northeastern South Dakota received up to eight inches of rain from a large, slow-moving storm late in the week. Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says northeast South Dakota was hit the hardest. "East of my house,…

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