Articles tagged under: wheat
Klobuchar: Differing Views for Nutrition, Cost and USDA Implementation
Published August 3, 2020
An agreement wasn't reached on a new COVID-19 relief package last week so negotiations will continue this week. When it comes to agriculture, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a few hang-ups in the Senate’s bill: differing views on…Taking a Break Between Harvests
Published August 2, 2020
Stratton, Colorado custom forage harvester Raph Jolliffe is back home waiting for the corn to mature. The hay crop Jolliffe cuts is irrigated. "The first three cuttings went well and we got the hay put in okay." The harvest in…Rain Delays Wheat Harvest in Onida, SD
Published July 27, 2020
Winter wheat harvest was delayed a bit last week due to the rains in the Onida, South Dakota area. Oahe Grain’s Onida location manager Tim Luken says the crop that's already cut looks great. "We've taken more than 750,000 bushels…Durum Prices Remain Stable
Published July 20, 2020
Despite an increase in North American durum production, durum prices are expected to remain stable. "I guess we'll see what happens as we progress throughout the year. Worldwide, production is expected to ratchet back a bit. World inventories are also…Virtual ND Wheat Tour Begins Next Week
Published July 19, 2020
An in-person North Dakota Spring Wheat tour is cancelled this year, but a virtual event will take its place next week. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association and the North Dakota Wheat Commission are hosting a virtual crop update on…High Densities of Army Worm Discovered in ND Fields
Published July 19, 2020
High densities of army worm are being found in wheat and barley fields in North Dakota. "It started out two weeks ago in the southeast area of North Dakota in a rye cover crop field. Since then, we've had southerly…A Big Push for SD Wheat Harvest Anticipated this Week
Published July 19, 2020
Oahe Grain, Onida location manager Tim Luken, is receiving wheat at the elevator. "Last week, a few farmers got loads complete with moisture coming in at the 12 to 13 percent. This week will be a big push." Winter wheat…Market Analyst Optimistic for Wheat Price Boost
Published July 19, 2020
At a marketing webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute, The Money Farm founder Mike Kruger said global wheat production issues in Australia and the European Union could imply tight world supplies and better wheat prices. "Australia's significant crop problems…A Decent SD Winter Wheat Crop Expected
Published July 19, 2020
South Dakota's winter wheat harvest started about one week ago. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson is expecting a decent crop. "If we can continue to dodge hail threats, we've had some vulnerability to severe weather threats in…