Sponsored Content Navigating The Slow Start to Planting Season "We might have to get a little more aggressive in decreasing our maturity on corn as we go forward from here," he said. "But if we get rain next week, the corn planter will probably shut off and just move on to beans." too concerning for us because some of this corn should pop out of the ground within five to seven days. As far as maintaining sustainability efforts this season, he's had to make some adjustments, including tilling more so he can get crops in the ground quickly. Typically, he practices minimum till for corn and no-till for beans and wheat. "Obviously, in years like this we're taking out the coulter or some vertical tillage to dry around some of the wet areas so we can mark them to know where to go. The long winter and recent moisture left growers in our area facing a slow start to the planting season. Keeping management strategies such as seed selection in mind as we get into the season will be important in optimizing yields. Tysen Rosenau, who grows corn, soybeans and wheat on his family farm near Carrington, shares how he's preparing as he heads into the fields. "We're trying to dry out some ground to get going before the next rain," he said "But it's been slow going. We got probably 6% to 8% of our crop in." Rosenau added that while it's been a challenge to dry the fields enough to carry the planter across, it's better than planting in a drought like the one producers faced in 2021. He looks forward to having ample moisture for germination, allowing crops to get up and get going quickly. However, farmers may need to keep an eye on waterlogged areas and circle back to fill them in if they dry out in a week's time. If not, many may need to prevent plant. With last year's later planting and above-average yields still fresh in everyone's mind, many may be concerned they won't be able to repeat that same outcome two years in a row. Rosenau said he's on the longer end of the maturity range right now, in that 89- to 91-day range, but by the end of the week, he'll shift to the mid- 80s and go from there. While farmers may need to adjust maturity rates, vigor is expected to be good. "We have a couple of varieties that are our go-to as far as early season. But now with the delayed season all the ground temps were warm when we started," Rosenau said. "We're just waiting on the moisture so vigor hasn't been corn and soybeans, the area has some strong ties to small grains when his grandpa farmed the land. With the availability of local markets, his dad made the shift. "Now we're probably 5% wheat or barley, but other than that, it's all corn and beans," he added. "We have some outlets and ethanol plants to go to and stuff in the state to move that corn to so we're able to get that decent basis and market this corn. For more information about local news and resources visit ndcorncouncil.org/ Rosenau also focuses on using natural fertilizers, including manure and liquid NORTH DAKOTA fertilizers sourced from nearby CORN dairies. While Rosenau plants mostly COUNCIL Sponsored Content Navigating The Slow Start to Planting Season " We might have to get a little more aggressive in decreasing our maturity on corn as we go forward from here , " he said . " But if we get rain next week , the corn planter will probably shut off and just move on to beans . " too concerning for us because some of this corn should pop out of the ground within five to seven days . As far as maintaining sustainability efforts this season , he's had to make some adjustments , including tilling more so he can get crops in the ground quickly . Typically , he practices minimum till for corn and no - till for beans and wheat . " Obviously , in years like this we're taking out the coulter or some vertical tillage to dry around some of the wet areas so we can mark them to know where to go . The long winter and recent moisture left growers in our area facing a slow start to the planting season . Keeping management strategies such as seed selection in mind as we get into the season will be important in optimizing yields . Tysen Rosenau , who grows corn , soybeans and wheat on his family farm near Carrington , shares how he's preparing as he heads into the fields . " We're trying to dry out some ground to get going before the next rain , " he said " But it's been slow going . We got probably 6 % to 8 % of our crop in . " Rosenau added that while it's been a challenge to dry the fields enough to carry the planter across , it's better than planting in a drought like the one producers faced in 2021 . He looks forward to having ample moisture for germination , allowing crops to get up and get going quickly . However , farmers may need to keep an eye on waterlogged areas and circle back to fill them in if they dry out in a week's time . If not , many may need to prevent plant . With last year's later planting and above - average yields still fresh in everyone's mind , many may be concerned they won't be able to repeat that same outcome two years in a row . Rosenau said he's on the longer end of the maturity range right now , in that 89- to 91 - day range , but by the end of the week , he'll shift to the mid 80s and go from there . While farmers may need to adjust maturity rates , vigor is expected to be good . " We have a couple of varieties that are our go - to as far as early season . But now with the delayed season all the ground temps were warm when we started , " Rosenau said . " We're just waiting on the moisture so vigor hasn't been corn and soybeans , the area has some strong ties to small grains when his grandpa farmed the land . With the availability of local markets , his dad made the shift . " Now we're probably 5 % wheat or barley , but other than that , it's all corn and beans , " he added . " We have some outlets and ethanol plants to go to and stuff in the state to move that corn to so we're able to get that decent basis and market this corn . For more information about local news and resources visit ndcorncouncil.org/ Rosenau also focuses on using natural fertilizers , including manure and liquid NORTH DAKOTA fertilizers sourced from nearby CORN dairies . While Rosenau plants mostly COUNCIL