Articles tagged under: winter wheat

Waiting for ND Wheat Harvest

Published August 5, 2019

Dolechek Harvesting owner Dane Dolechek is waiting to harvest wheat near Garrison, North Dakota. He anticipates starting harvest at the end of next week. "We'll be working on wheat and canola. That means we have another month or so of…
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ND Harvest Begins with a Strong Winter Wheat Crop

Published July 31, 2019

Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand has finished winter wheat harvest. Weinand says yields ranged from the upper 50s to 80s. "The wheat quality is excellent." he says. "Protein ranged from 12 to 14 percent, which is good for winter…
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Winter Wheat Harvest Kicks Off in Onida, SD

Published July 29, 2019

Winter wheat harvest is underway in the Onida, South Dakota. Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen says yields are around average. "Test weight is around 60 pounds with 13 percent protein. It's tough to get a good day…
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A Quick Kansas Wheat Harvest

Published July 23, 2019

The Kansas wheat harvest is wrapping up. As of Sunday, the USDA says the state's wheat harvest is 96 percent complete. The Kansas Wheat Commission Director of Communications Marsha Boswell says the only places left to harvest are a few…
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Wheat Harvest Starting Soon in South Dakota

Published July 22, 2019

The winter wheat harvest will begin this week in South Dakota. Ideal, SD farmer Clint Vanneman says the wheat is in good shape, but could use a week or two of dry weather for harvest. Harvest is already about te…
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Fewer Spring Wheat Acres Forecast for SD

Published July 3, 2019

According to the USDA, South Dakota’s spring wheat acreage is record low. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the spring wheat is vulnerable and will likely be a small crop. "We're still anxiously watching those numbers and…
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Nitrogen Application Can Boost Winter Wheat Quality

Published June 18, 2019

Wet conditions this spring are making nitrogen application to winter wheat fields difficult for farmers. South Dakota State University Extension agronomy specialist Ruth Beck says there are denitrification and leaching concerns with the heavy rains. A nitrogen application made to…
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