PLANTING
Let's hope the forecasts are right
It's tough to sum up the condition of area crops, at least the fields in eastern and central North Dakota that I saw over the Father's Day weekend. Some early planted wheat fields look very good. The...
Posted on 6/17/13 at 9:24 AM
Renewed hunger for life
My storage tank of column ideas was empty until last night. I had a good dream that made me think; which then made me write-which brings us to the business at hand. I had a friend die a few years ago...
Posted on 4/5/13 at 7:21 AM
Garden Time?
Our recent stretch of mild weather has the trees beginning to bud out, some south facing tulips already in bloom and the lakes in Becker and Otter Tail County free of ice. This of course has many peo...
Posted on 4/9/10 at 2:22 AM
Keep checking stored grain
With spring planting creeping closer, area farmers are concentrating on the 2012 crop. But they should give a little attention to stored grain from last year’s crop, a North Dakota State University Extension Service official says.By Jonathan Knutson , March 12, 2012
Bringing the lab to the crop
March 09, 2012
Not quite so soggy in Devils Lake area
Dan Webster and other farmers in the waterlogged Devils Lake (N.D.) Basin haven’t had much to celebrate in recent years. But their area generally has avoided heavy snows so far this winter, and that’s raising hopes for timely planting this spring.By Jonathan Knutson , March 05, 2012
David versus Goliath
By Mikkel Pates , March 05, 2012
NDSU to hold soybean production meetings
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota soybean producers interested in intensive soybean management should plan to attend one of three Getting it Right meetings scheduled in North Dakota in Langdon, Oakes and Jamestown.By NDSU Agriculture Communication , January 16, 2012
NASS report raises questions; new survey planned
North Dakota farmers, struggling with unusually wet fields, planted a lot fewer acres this spring than they did a year ago, the federal government says. But it’s still to be determined how big the drop-off actually is.By Jonathan Knutson , July 04, 2011
Prevented planting impact in ND at $1.1 billion
FARGO, N.D. - The direct financial impact to North Dakota's farmers of prevented planted acres in 2011 is estimated at $1.1 billion, according to Dwight Aakre, North Dakota State University Extension Service farm management specialist.June 30, 2011
Planting problems may limit benefit of wheat rally for region’s farmers
Some of the world’s key wheat-producing areas are too dry or too wet, and that’s pushed up prices for the crop — more than $1 per bushel, in some cases. Though wheat gave back some of its gains last week on news that Russia will drop its export ban on wheat on July 1, weather concerns worldwide are expected to keep wheat prices strong.By Jonathan Knutson , June 06, 2011
Delayed planting could lower yields, push back harvest
A wet spring and muddy fields have slowed planting for farmers in the Red River Valley and beyond. Last weekend’s rainstorms could make matters even worse, as later plantings could lead to lower yields and a delayed harvest.By Ryan Schuster , June 02, 2011
Putting a price tag on late planting
Corn farmers in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota could lose as much as $2.6 billion because of planting delays this spring, says a company that provides global crop insurance and risk management.By Jonathan Knutson , May 30, 2011
Rain continues to slow SD field work
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota farmers made progress in planting corn last week before rain stopped field work after less than four days of suitable weather.May 24, 2011
ND planting still lags normal progress
FARGO, N.D. — Rain interrupted spring planting in North Dakota again in the past week, leaving farmers still trying to catch up with field work.May 24, 2011
Minnesota farmers catch up on planting
MINNEAPOLIS — Several days of dry weather amid the soggy spring has allowed Minnesota farmers to make significant progress in planting their crops.May 24, 2011
Running behind on planting, some growers now face tight fertilizer supplies
By Mikkel Pates , May 23, 2011
Slow start on planting
Mike Kelly came home from college in 1974 to help with spring planting on his family farm near Niagara, N.D.By Jonathan Knutson , May 23, 2011
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