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MN Corn, Soybean Harvests Outpace 2011

The Associated Press — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:58:20 +0000

Minnesota's corn and soybean harvests are advancing well ahead of last year's pace as well as the five-year averages.

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MN Farmers Make Quick Progress on Harvest

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:34:06 +0000

Minnesota farmers continue to make rapid progress on corn and soybean harvests, thanks to dry weather.

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MN Farmers Continue to Dodge Worst of Drought

The Associated Press — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:00:57 +0000

Minnesota farmers continue to dodge the worst of the drought that's affecting most of the country. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that the state experienced scattered showers and cooler temperatures this past week.

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Minnesota Small-Grain Harvest Runs Ahead of Average

The Associated Press — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:55:25 +0000

Minnesota's small-grain harvest is running well ahead of the average pace. Statewide, topsoil moisture supplies held relatively steady, and were rated 21 percent very short, 35 percent short, 40 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus.

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Warmer Weather Helps Minnesota Fields Dry Out

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:13:16 +0000

Warmer weather and limited rain have helped Minnesota's farm fields to dry out a bit from a rainy May. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Monday that topsoil moisture supplies declined slightly as daytime highs reach 90 degrees or hotter in many locations across Minnesota.

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Minnesota Corn Harvest Nearly Complete

Lee Voss — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:30:39 +0000

Minnesota farmers are nearly finished with the corn and sunflower harvests, thanks to continued dry weather. According to the weekly U.S. Department of Agriculture crop-weather report for Minnesota, corn was 93 percent harvested as of Sunday. That compares with 86 percent last year and a five-year average of 60 percent.

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Minnesota Sugarbeet Harvest Nearly Complete, Corn 79% Complete

The Associated Press — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:51:01 +0000

Minnesota farmers made significant harvest progress this past week thanks to continued warm, dry weather.

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Despite Rain Break, MN Rapid Harvest Continues

The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:16:54 +0000

Minnesota farmers continue to make rapid progress on harvesting, despite a brief rainfall interruption. The U.S. Agriculture Department's weekly crop weather report for Minnesota said Monday that last Wednesday's rain only amounted to 0.3 inches in the southwest to 0.8 inches in the north-central and northeast parts.

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Development of Minnesota Crops Advances Significantly

The Associated Press — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:45:22 +0000

The development of Minnesota's major crops has advanced significantly thanks to last week's high heat and humidity. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that 54 percent of the corn crop is at or beyond the silking stage. That's an advance of 43 points from a week earlier, although it's still 10 points below the five-year average.

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Storms Affect Minnesota Farming As Dry Stretch Ends

The Associated Press — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:45:16 +0000

Last week's storms ended Minnesota's longest stretch of dry weather this summer, and it's having an impact on Minnesota agriculture. In its weekly crop weather report for the state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says topsoil moisture supplies are rated 31 surplus, up from 21 percent the previous week. A statewide average of 3.8 days were suitable for fieldwork.

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Minnesota Crops Get Boost From Warm Week

The Associated Press — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:31:04 +0000

Minnesota crops have benefited from another week of warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that most fieldwork resumed across Minnesota last week after several wet weeks caused delays. But the agency also said Monday in its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota that excess soil moisture is still a problem in northern areas.

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Crop Report: Hot, Dry Weather Helping Minnesota Crops

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:04:02 +0000

Hot, dry weather has helped Minnesota crops develop and farmers catch up on fieldwork. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that 5.1 days were suitable for fieldwork last week, the second-highest number of the season.

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Rains Slow MN Fieldwork As Cold Delays Crop Growth

The Associated Press — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:18:52 +0000

Heavy rains and cool temperatures are conspiring to delay crop development and slow fieldwork across Minnesota. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that soils are saturated in many areas, and many fields have standing water.

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Dry Weather Lets Minnesota Farmers Make Progress On Planting

The Associated Press — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:22:52 +0000

The mostly dry weather of the past week has allowed Minnesota farmers to come close to finally finishing planting several key crops. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that six days were rated suitable for fieldwork last week, the highest number so far this year.

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Dry Days Allows MN Farmers Catch Up On Planting

The Associated Press — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:52:57 +0000

Several days of dry weather amid the soggy spring has allowed Minnesota farmers to make significant progress in planting their crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports Monday there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week. That's the highest number so far this year.

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Minnesota Crop Planting Progress Remains Minimal

Lee Voss — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:14:55 +0000

Planting progress remains minimal as Minnesota farmers struggle with a soggy spring. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that spring wheat planting inched forward to 3 percent by Sunday. That compares with 96 percent last year at this time, and a five-year average of 41 percent.

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High Soil Moisture Delays Minn. Farm Fieldwork

Lee Voss — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:36:37 +0000

The high soil moisture that's contributing to flooding across Minnesota is keeping farmers from getting started on fieldwork. In its weekly crop-weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the soil is still too wet for fieldwork in some areas, and more warm, dry weather is needed.

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