Articles tagged under: wheat
Russian Wheat Dilemma
Published September 21, 2023
Russia is exporting a record amount of wheat this year. CoBank Lead Economist for Grains and Oilseeds Tanner Ehmke has one eye on Russia in case there’s a disruption in the flow of exports, which could pose a risk to…U of M Small Grain Summer Plot Tours Continue
Published July 17, 2023
The University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota this week. Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says these tours will give farmers a chance to see current and new varieties. “It’s one thing to talk…A ‘Whirlwind Year’ for East Grand Forks Grower
Published July 12, 2023
East Grand Forks farmer Rhonda Larson has wrapped up her tenure as chair of U.S. Wheat Associates. Larson describes the past year as a whirlwind. "I've been all over the world in a year and seen so many markets, wheat…Harvest Likely to Begin in Early August
Published July 12, 2023
The wheat is starting to turn and Hallock, Minnesota farmer Theresia Gillie expects the crop to be ready for harvest in early August. Other crops could use more rain. “We had some significant snow events so I think our subsoil…Erskine Crops Rebound
Published July 7, 2023
After a difficult start, Brady Lee says recent rains have helped the wheat on his Erskine, Minnesota farm. “It was pretty short when it started to head out, but then we got an inch-and-half of rain that really made a…Dry Weather Takes Its Toll on OK Crop
Published July 6, 2023
While some parts of the state's wheat crop are in tough shape, Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte says northeast Oklahoma wheat looks good. "Northeastern Oklahoma grows soft red winter wheat which makes anywhere from 85-to-100 bushels per acre…Late-Seed Crops Helped by the Recent Moisture
Published June 28, 2023
The recent moisture has been beneficial for Brian Boll's later-planted spring wheat. “In some of the sandier fields, wheat is six inches tall, brown and headed out, but our later-seeded stuff looks pretty good." The soybeans on Boll's Crookston farm…Not Counting Out the Wheat
Published June 28, 2023
Despite limited moisture this spring, Red River Sales and Agronomy sales agronomist Leah Johnson is pleased with the crop conditions in the Elbow Lake, Minnesota area. Wheat has seen the most stress this year, but Johnson isn't ready to give…Pastures Green Back Up
Published June 27, 2023
Rains brought new life to pastures and crops near Shevlin, Minnesota. “The rain we got definitely shaped things up, it was spotty and varied in amount," said Ryan Holm. "We were about an inch-and-a-half in our area, but some areas…