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Mixed results for SD spring wheat

Tuesday, August 8 by Brownfield Ag News

Spring wheat harvest has mixed results so far in South Dakota. In the eastern part of the state, Anthony Bly with South Dakota State University Extension says there’s not much to harvest. But in western South Dakota, custom harvester Jim Deibert says yields are... Read More.

SD spring wheat harvest picks up pace

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

Wheat harvest continues in South Dakota. USDA says spring wheat harvest is 38% complete with conditions rated 36% fair. 87% of South Dakota’s winter wheat is harvested, ahead of average, but in line with last year. Oats are also being harvested, more than halfway... Read More.

Winter wheat harvest ends, spring wheat harvest begins

Friday, August 4 by Brownfield Ag News

Lower yielding, good quality wheat has been harvested so far in central South Dakota. Custom harvester Denny Sykora is combining wheat for an Onida farmer and says the winter wheat had a decent test weight. “Most of it was 59 to 60 pounds and for... Read More.

Lessons learned from the 2023 spring turkey season

Saturday, July 1 by Brownfield Ag News

Photo courtesy of Shane Simpson/Instagram The spring turkey season has come and gone, but a hunter from Minnesota suggests now is the time for other hunters to reflect on what they can improve upon for 2024. Shane Simpson tells Brownfield his main takeaway from this... Read More.

Illinois wheat harvest good despite dry spring

Friday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

A southern Illinois wheat farmer says the harvest has been in full swing this week. Mark Krausz tells Brownfield the crop did okay this spring despite weather challenges. “Good emergence, good planting, but winter was a little cruel to us. It... Read More.

Spring rains in Kansas may mean less winter wheat acres in 2024

Tuesday, June 13 by Brownfield Ag News

The CEO of Kansas Wheat says there could be less winter wheat acres in 2024 as some farmers may plant other crops due to recent moisture. Justin Gilpin says the rain will recharge soil profiles and producers may use that to their advantage. “Where... Read More.

Fertilizer market improvements aid productive spring

Monday, June 5 by Brownfield Ag News

As the planting season winds down, the president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute says it’s been a productive spring. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield, “it was early so people were able to get into fields and plant early. That means we’re going to probably... Read More.

Spring has been mostly good for the U.S. crop

Tuesday, May 30 by Brownfield Ag News

A market analyst says it’s been a good planting season so far in most of the United States. Tim Marsh with Summit Commodities tells Brownfield nearly everyone seems pleased, with a few exceptions. “In some areas the crop has come out slowly and over in... Read More.

Stories tagged with: spring

Mixed results for SD spring wheat

SD spring wheat harvest picks up pace

Winter wheat harvest ends, spring wheat harvest begins

Lessons learned from the 2023 spring turkey season

Illinois wheat harvest good despite dry spring

Spring rains in Kansas may mean less winter wheat acres in 2024

Fertilizer market improvements aid productive spring

Spring has been mostly good for the U.S. crop

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