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Dry Soils Impacting Early Crop Emergence
Published May 25, 2018
The 2018 planting season is starting to wrap up in eastern North Dakota. Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug says the crop could use a shot of rain to even up emergence. Early stand counts should be conducted in drier…Grain and Livestock Mostly Higher
Published May 25, 2018
grains and livestock close mostly higherFarmers Looking at Sunflowers with Dry Conditions
Published May 25, 2018
Sunflower planting is underway throughout most of the United States. Based on the March Planting Intentions Report, acres are projected to be flat to slightly higher. "With the drier conditions we're experiencing right now, and based on the 2017 drought,…June Forecast Favors the Growing Season
Published May 25, 2018
The weather outlook for June looks favorable for crop growth. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says growing degree days will accumulate over the next week, benefiting the corn crop. "With lows in the 60s and highs…Northwest MN Dairy Farmers Lose a Market
Published May 25, 2018
Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the closing of the Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes milk processing plant in Thief River Falls is disappointing news for Minnesota dairy farmers. “It is quite a small plant. We'd love more…An Increase Confirmed for Cattle-on-Feed
Published May 25, 2018
USDA’s May Cattle on Feed report is about as traders were expecting. The May 1 on-feed number increased five percent from one year ago at 11.6 million head. Placements are down eight percent at 1.7 million head. Marketings are up…Minnesota Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes Plant Will Close
Published May 25, 2018
The Dean Foods/Land O’Lakes plant in Thief River Falls will close later this year. Production and Cooler Manager Larry Amundson confirms the closing date will be between September 1 and October 15. This will affect about 45 of the 110…Watch for Flea Beetles in Canola
Published May 25, 2018
Canola growers are being reminded to scout their canola fields for flea beetles. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says if you do find threshold levels of flea beetles you need to treat as quickly as possible. "You really need to watch…Transitioning to Summer Weather
Published May 25, 2018
National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Moore says the Red River Valley can expect more rain and the temperatures will warm up going into the weekend. Northwestern Minnesota will have cooler temps going into Memorial Day.