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Spring 2024 is shaping up to be great year for spring wheat.  Middle of April with planting just getting started, interrupted by rain this week.  That which is in the ground already will have a great advantage of having rain falling on it.   Soil Moisture is ok most places so the crop should start fast with warming temperatures.

 

Time to get geared up for getting everything done for the Wells County Fair in Fessenden June 20 to 23, complete this year with a Carnival.

Hopeful—Even As Temperatures Rise

Posted by Bill Ongstad on Jul 24, 2013.

Despite a recent stretch of hot weather, Bill remains optimistic about the condition of his wheat. Harvest is only about two to three weeks away, he tells the Red River Farm Network. Click here to listen to his latest radio update.

Early-Season Strength Carries Crop All Season

Posted by Bill Ongstad on Jul 19, 2013.

As of late June, our yield potential was looking pretty strong. Although we planted late, the cool, wet weather really helped the wheat develop. The higher temperatures that followed elongated jointing and set the crop up nicely for flag leaf development and heading. It really goes to show how important early-season crop protection and stand establishment can be – because our wheat crop developed strongly early on, it was resilient to less-than-ideal conditions as the season went on. Read more...

More Positives Than Negatives After Late Planting

Posted by Bill Ongstad on Jul 12, 2013.

Bill Ongstad planted his spring wheat later than usual, but that doesn’t mean the news from his fields is bad. In his latest update to the Red River Farm Network, he discusses how great conditions have continued to be for growing wheat. Click here to listen.

The Weather Steadied and Wheat is Strong

Posted by Bill Ongstad on Jul 3, 2013.

If you’ve read my other blog updates, sorry if I sound like a broken record – but wheat in central North Dakota really looks great. Although May and the first half of June were cold and very wet, the cooler temperatures were great for the wheat crop. We’ll put down some Tilt® fungicide with a herbicide application for some added tan spot protection, just in case. Read more...

A Little Bit of Help from Nature

Posted by Bill Ongstad on Jun 27, 2013.

Mother Nature has been lending a helping hand in the fight against crop disease this year. Bill Ongstad tells the Red River Farm Network that in addition to fungicide applications, cooler temperatures have kept foliar disease pressure at bay. Click here for more of his interview.

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