Articles tagged under: wheat
Why Low Falling Numbers are Concerning
Published August 30, 2019
Low falling numbers in wheat is a growing concern in North Dakota. NDSU Extension cereals agronomist Joel Ransom says the falling number test is an indication of possible sprout damage in wheat. "They take a whole wheat sample, grind it…Elevators Checking for Low Falling Numbers
Published August 30, 2019
Wheat with low falling numbers may be rejected as farmers bring the crop to the elevator. CHS Northland Grain West operations manager Robert Staehnke says eventually there will be a market for that lower quality wheat. "We're sampling every load…Spring Wheat Harvest Dragging On at Onida, SD
Published August 29, 2019
Grand Forks-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is combining in the Onida, South Dakota area. Braathen says there is still quite a bit of spring wheat left in the fields due to late planting and rain delays. "Moisture is around 14…Excellent Quality, But Lower Wheat Yields at Minto, ND
Published August 29, 2019
In northeast North Dakota, Minto farmer Steven Schuster says wheat yields are down compared to the last couple of years. "The wheat quality was excellent, but we would've liked to see ten more bushels per acre. We're lucky because I…Quality is an Issue in This Year’s Small Grain Crop
Published August 26, 2019
Harvest has begun for Hannaford, North Dakota farmer Dennis Haugen. So far, the quality of the small grains is acceptable in the east central part of the state. "Moisture in the wheat is around 14 percent, along with nice protein…Agreement Made for High Fiber Resistant Starch Wheat
Published August 26, 2019
Arcadia Biosciences is collaborating with Arista Cereal Technologies and Bay State Milling Company to commercialize its high fiber resistant starch wheat. Bay State Milling has the exclusive North American rights, selling it under the HealthSense brand. With this announcement, Arcadia…Wheat Harvest Underway Near Newberg, ND
Published August 23, 2019
Dakota Agronomy Partners Newberg, North Dakota location agronomist Karissa Berg says the wheat harvest is just getting started. "The wheat is yielding pretty good and farmers are happy. They're also starting to combine oats." Berg is hearing of very good…S&W Adds Wheat for Aussie Market
Published August 20, 2019
S&W Seed Company is licensing wheat germplasm from Corteva Agriscience for use in the Australian market. The California-based company has a seed portfolio that currently includes sunflowers, alfalfa and sorghum. S&W Seed’s goal is to become a leading supplier of…When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?
Published August 14, 2019
Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one…