THE LAND — JUNE 26/JULY 3, 2020
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Pulk fields under water, but rain welcomed elsewhere
Andy Pulk — Wannaska, Minn. June 18
It seems when it rains, it pours at the Pulk farm. The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on June 18 as he reported that some of his fields have received up to eight inches of rain since June 8. “We haven’t turned a wheel since.” Between a half-an-inch to four inches of rain fell last night. If all that Andy Pulk rain wasn’t enough, it’s been extremely windy. “All set up to spray, but we’ve had 25 mile per hour winds for a week,” Pulk said. He won’t be able to get in the field until next week — making this the latest he’s ever started spraying season. With all the moisture, Pulk is now coming to the realization he simply won’t be able to get all the crops planted. “Seventy percent of last year’s corn stalks will be prevent plant,” Pulk said. He knows he isn’t the only one dealing with many fields not able to be planted. “I would bet 10 percent of Roseau County will be prevent plant.” Before all the rain fell, the crops were looking good. Pulk now estimates that between 100 to 150 acres of his crops are now under water. Those fields are milling oats and rye grass. “They are going to take it the most. Corn and soybeans are looking pretty good.” Pulk is taking a break from all the water at the farm and heading to Voyageurs National Park next week with the family to enjoy some lake time. He’s dealt with adversities before and knows that dwelling on it doesn’t do any good. “Only worry about what you can control on a daily basis,” Pulk said. Right now, catching the big one and creating lasting vacation memories is Pulk’s focus.
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Colby Deters — Sauk Centre, Minn. June 22
“We got a nice steady rain.” The Land spoke with Colby Deters on June 22 as he was thrilled with the gentle rain which fell at the farm on June 18 and June 20. The rain total was one and a half inches in those two days. Before the moisture fell, things were getting mighty dry in Deters’ fields. Now the crops are looking good and that’s great news for Deters. Colby Deters “The corn has reached full canopy,” Deters said. More good news: the new seeding alfalfa that he was previously concerned about due to dry conditions now looks good. The cows are enjoying the cooler temperatures that came after the rain. “The cows hung in there through the heat,” Deters said. Deters will continue to work on keeping the flies and manure under control. The second crop hay along with the first crop of the new seeding alfalfa hay will be ready for harvest next week. With cooler temperatures this week, Deters is going to relish the sight of his crops currently flourishing and enjoy a small respite from the heat as the warm temperatures will be back starting next weekend.
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The much-needed moisture has arrived at the Wentzel farm. The Land spoke with Todd Wentzel on June 18 as he reported that over two inches of rain has fallen in the past week with more forecasted this afternoon. Todd Wentzel The soybeans are starting to close up the narrow rows. “They’re coming along really nice.” The beans are in the two to three trifoliate growth stage now. Wentzel was able to finish spraying soybeans on June 13, right before the winds picked up. “All this week has been horrible for wind,” he said. Wentzel is pleasantly surprised how much the black beans have grown — especially after the rain. “They’re starting to take off.” The dry weather up until a week ago coupled with the wind has been hard on some of the corn fields. Though Wentzel believes that the corn stands are good. When not out scouting fields, Wentzel is cleaning around the sheds and the machinery, hauling corn to the ethanol plant, and more importantly spending some precious time with the grandkids. Overall, Wentzel feels that most of the crops in the area are in the good category. It seems to all come down to when the crop was planted, as those that were planted with adequate moisture are doing better than others. “We still have a chance for a good crop.”
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For Sale Price: $31,750
