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Disaster Designation Requested for 12 Minnesota Counties

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A Secretarial disaster designation has been submitted for 12 northwest Minnesota counties. The request was sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue by Governor Tim Walz on Thursday. The letter asks for the federal assistance to help recover from recent weather events and agricultural losses. Last week, Governor Walz declared an emergency executive order that lifted restrictions for drivers hauling propane and liquid fuels.

Harvest Progress – November 4

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According to USDA’s Weekly Crop Progress report, dry bean harvest in North Dakota is at 77 percent. That is compared to 77 percent the previous week. In Minnesota, harvest increased from 76 to 79 percent complete, which is behind 100 percent last year. Idaho farmers are 95 percent done with harvest. The harvest pace is at 98 percent complete in Wyoming, 95 percent in Colorado, 96 percent in Nebraska and at 87 percent in Michigan.

Dry Bean Scene

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The frost and cooler temperatures firmed up the ground this past week, making it easier for harvest equipment to travel across fields. Harvesting the remainder of the dry bean crop was a priority for North Dakota and Minnesota farmers. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

Harvest Progress – October 28

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According to USDA’s Weekly Crop Progress report, dry bean harvest in North Dakota is at 66 percent. That is compared to 61 percent the previous week. In Minnesota, harvest increased from 68 to 76 percent complete, which is behind 100 percent last year. The dry bean and chickpea harvest in Montana is complete. Washington farmers are 99 percent done with harvest and at 92 percent complete in Idaho. Dry bean harvest is at 94 percent done in Wyoming, 88 percent in Colorado, 93 percent in Nebraska and at 79 percent in Michigan.

Walz to Meet with NW MN Farmers to Discuss Harvest Delays

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen will be in East Grand Forks Tuesday to get a first-hand look at the extreme harvest conditions faced by area farmers. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Walz said his administration is looking for ways to assist farmers. “It may be regulatory relief on hours-of-service to propane haulers to truck weights to a possible disaster declaration.” An assessment is being made regarding a federal disaster declaration.

Dry Bean Scene

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A portion of this year’s dry bean crop remains in North Dakota and Minnesota fields. Before the snow and rain, Northarvest Bean Growers Association President David Dickson says the crop was generally meeting yield expectations. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible in part by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

Farmers with Harvest Delays Encouraged to Contact Insurance

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Farmers with a Federal crop insurance policy can now request more time to harvest crops by filing a Notice of Loss with their Approved Insurance Provider. The end of the insurance period for spring-planted wheat and barley is October 31 and is December 10 for corn and soybeans. Once the loss notice is filed, insurance providers will then allow or deny additional harvest time on a case by case basis. USDA’s Risk Management Agency is encouraging farmers experiencing harvest delays to contact their insurance agent as soon as possible. Read the full press release.

Burgum Declares Statewide Flood Emergency

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“While North Dakota farmers and ranchers are resilient, the situation is billions of dollars of crops remain unharvested.” That was the main message from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum during a stop in Grand Forks on Monday. “This is an unprecedented amount of economic risk and stress for farmers and ranchers.” That morning, Governor Burgum signed an executive order declaring a statewide flood emergency. The order paves the way for requests for federal assistance to help with the impacts caused by excessive moisture and the historic October blizzard. Additional meetings were held in Fargo, Jamestown and Fessenden.

Harvest Progress – October 21

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According to USDA’s Weekly Crop Progress report, dry bean harvest in North Dakota is at 61 percent. That is well behind 96 percent last year. In Minnesota, harvest increased from 62 to 68 percent complete. That is also behind 100 percent last year.
 
The dry bean and chickpea harvest in Montana is at 96 percent complete, compared to 93 percent last week. Washington farmers are 94 percent done with harvest and at 88 percent complete in Idaho. Dry bean harvest is at 87 percent done in Wyoming, 78 percent in Colorado, 90 percent in Nebraska and at 68 percent in Michigan.
 

Harvest Progress – October 15

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According to USDA’s Weekly Crop Progress report, dry bean harvest in North Dakota is at 53 percent, increasing 12 percent from the previous week. That is well behind 94 percent last year and 90 percent average. In Minnesota, harvest increased from 48 to 62 percent complete. That is also behind 100 percent last year and 97 percent average. The dry bean and chickpea harvest in Montana is at 93 percent complete, compared to 90 percent last week. Dry bean harvest is at 70 percent in Wyoming, 52 percent in Colorado, 87 percent in Nebraska and at 53 percent in Michigan.