FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – There’s a common theme among producers and agri-business at the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo; concerns of crop maturity.

The Big Iron Farm Show has taken place each year since 1980 and showcases the latest in “big iron”.

“In 2015, more than 70,000 attendees came from across the nation and several other countries to see demonstrations, visit 900+ exhibit booths, connect with their peers and attend training sessions,” the event states. “Today, there is little doubt that Big Iron Farm Show is the event for agribusiness.”

Tom Lilja with Progressive Ag says the common concern they’re seeing at the event with producers is crop maturity.

Lilja says they’ve been tracking growth in Jamestown and are comparing this year to 2014.

David Kee with Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says the challenge for farmers continues from a year ago.

Kee says the summer was pleasant to be in the field, but there was a need for heat. He says if it heats up a little more in the coming days, they may be able to salvage some of the crops. He says they’ve seen some of the best crops in the far southeast corner and northwest corner of the state.

John Nowatzki with NDSU Extension Service says they were sharing a lot of information on weeds in the state.

He pointed out that their scientists continue to monitor and try to track where some of these seeds are coming from.

i3G Media and the Ag Central Radio Network were broadcasting live Wednesday from the event in Fargo.