Articles tagged under: wheat
Grains Markets Face Headwinds in New Year
Published December 26, 2024
The grains markets face an uphill battle going into 2025. However, University of Minnesota Grain Market Economist Ed Usset sees some upside in the corn and wheat markets. The soybean markets are a different story. "The problem is there are…Good, Bad and Ugly
Published December 13, 2024
The University of Minnesota wheat variety trials had good results, bad results and ugly results. "Across both North Dakota and Minnesota, we broke records for yield," said Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grains specialist. "We also had more disease, especially fusarium head…Poorly Timed Rain
Published September 6, 2024
A big rain event was not what Peter Hvidsten needed before his wheat harvest near Stephen, Minnesota. “We got about two-and-a-half inches of rain. After that, we dropped a couple of points in test weight and the color of the…Corn Needs More Time
Published September 4, 2024
Fordville, North Dakota farmer Joe Miller wrapped up his wheat harvest and expects to be harvesting edible beans soon. “The wheat had good yields, decent quality,” said Miller. “We sprayed our edible beans today (Wednesday) so we should be combining…North Dakota Wheat Receives Good Reviews
Published August 2, 2024
North Dakota's winter wheat crop is getting strong reviews. "There are some really good reports of early winter wheat fields in southern North Dakota; good quality, nice protein, and yield is quite high," said Westbred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg.…National Wheat Yield Contest Seeking Contestants
Published July 19, 2024
The National Wheat Yield Contest is looking for spring wheat entries. This year's contest has a new category. "The digital yield will allow people to enter by field," said Anne Osborne, project manager, National Wheat Foundation. "When they're done with…Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish in Texas
Published July 16, 2024
Orman Farms Harvesting managing partner Landon Orman says winter wheat harvesting has gone well this year. "We're working on wheat harvest; have about two more weeks on that then we're picking cotton in Texas." Orman, who is based in Colorado…A Quality Kansas Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 11, 2024
Despite some weather delays, Kansas Wheat Growers Vice President of Communications Marsha Boswell said this year’s crop was very good. "This year's harvest was much better than the last couple of years. We've seen some really good quality wheat this…Weather Increases Scabbing Conditions
Published July 1, 2024
According to NDSU Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop, conditions are prime for scabbing on heading grains. "Right now, if you want to talk about head blight in our state, our most susceptible varieties are in that moderate to high risk and…