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A “Phenomenal Wheat Harvest” in South Dakota

Published September 2, 2020

South Dakota’s wheat harvest is coming to a close ahead of Labor Day. "It's been a phenomenal wheat harvest," said Reid Christopherson, Executive Director, South Dakota Wheat Commission. "We have to move beyond the situation of low acres and current…

An “Excellent” SD Winter Wheat Crop

Published July 28, 2020

South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson is looking at an excellent winter wheat crop. "Our top state average in history is 52 bushels per acre and most farms this year are reporting 70 to 75 bushels an acre…

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A Decent SD Winter Wheat Crop Expected

Published July 19, 2020

South Dakota's winter wheat harvest started about one week ago. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson is expecting a decent crop. "If we can continue to dodge hail threats, we've had some vulnerability to severe weather threats in…

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Spring Wheat Planting and Emergence Vary in Northern Plains

Published May 31, 2020

Cool, wet conditions have delayed some spring wheat planting progress and emergence across the Northern Plains. In the central part of North Dakota, farmers may not get as much seeded. In Minnesota, farmers still have a few more acres to…

Crop Watch

Published May 8, 2020

Cool, wet conditions and frost potential loomed over Northern Plains farmers and ranchers in the last week. Ahead of a weather change, farmers in northern Minnesota made some planting progress. “Spring wheat went into the ground, but it will be…

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South Dakota Wheat Crop Making Decent Progress

Published May 6, 2020

Winter wheat is progressing well in South Dakota. "We had a little bit of a set back with the winter weather event two to three weeks ago, but it seems to be coming back with good growth." said Reid Christopherson,…

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Fewer Spring Wheat Acres Forecast for SD

Published July 3, 2019

According to the USDA, South Dakota’s spring wheat acreage is record low. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the spring wheat is vulnerable and will likely be a small crop. "We're still anxiously watching those numbers and…

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SD Wheat Looks Good, but Acres Could be Limited

Published June 12, 2019

Spring wheat looks good in South Dakota. That’s according to South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service rated conditions about 60 percent good to excellent for spring and winter wheat this past week. Christopherson…

Ag Horizons Conference to Take Place in Pierre, SD

Published November 25, 2018

Grain markets, crop management and a weather outlook will all be discussed during the Ag Horizons Conference in Pierre, South Dakota November 27 and 28. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson is looking forward to conversations at the…

Wheat Production Report In-Line with SD Harvest

Published August 13, 2018

South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says South Dakota’s wheat production report didn’t change much from expectations in Friday’s USDA report. "The reports are probably in line with what we're going to see coming out of this harvest.…

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A “Phenomenal Wheat Harvest” in South Dakota

An “Excellent” SD Winter Wheat Crop

A Decent SD Winter Wheat Crop Expected

Spring Wheat Planting and Emergence Vary in Northern Plains

Crop Watch

South Dakota Wheat Crop Making Decent Progress

Fewer Spring Wheat Acres Forecast for SD

SD Wheat Looks Good, but Acres Could be Limited

Ag Horizons Conference to Take Place in Pierre, SD

Wheat Production Report In-Line with SD Harvest

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