Sugarbeet Report
This is a critical time for Cercospora leaf spot control. With this week's edition of the Sugarbeet Report, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Eric Branch discusses the first fungicide spray. Learn more at this link.
Crops Articles
Monitor Soybeans for White Mold
If wet weather continues, there will be ideal conditions for white mold. Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Rice said growers should closely monitor fields with a history of the disease. "With the kind of advanced crop growth we've had this year,…
Talking Conservation: Learn About the July 15 Cover Crops Field Day
Talking Conservation is a presentation of the Conservation Technology Information Center, Farmers for Soil Health, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the Red River Farm Network. Ryan Hough is hosting a farmer-led field day on July 15 at his Barnesville, Minnesota…
A Time of Rapid Growth
In southeastern South Dakota, corn is in the vegetative stage and should be tasseling within a couple of weeks. "Coming into that quick growth stage for corn, we're going to see potential challenges if the storms keep up with high…
Moisture Stress Seen in SE SD
Rain has been seen in southeastern South Dakota, but State Climatologist Laura Edwards believes more moisture is needed as crops enter a critical stage of growth. “They’re at a tipping point; we’ve already seen some impacts in alfalfa production with…
Crops Turn the Corner
Wolford, North Dakota farmer Chris Brozart is seeing crops advance quickly. "The wheat is just starting to head out; a lot of it here in the next few days will be time for fungicide on it," said Brossart. "Soybeans are…
Record Canola Acres Signal Industry Growth
North Dakota producers planted a record 2.35 million acres of canola this year, according to USDA. Barry Coleman, executive director of the Northern Canola Growers Association, said the acreage surpassed expectations. "Two-point-three-five million acres is definitely a record for North…
Fertilizer Initiative Targets Domestic Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a $500 million program aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer production. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the program will prioritize projects that are shovel-ready. "We want fertilizer plants built in America. We want…
State-by-State Numbers for Corn, Soybeans
In the state breakdowns, Minnesota farmers planted 8.5 million acres of corn. That’s down from 8.9 million in 2025. Soybean acres in the Gopher State were in line with last year at 7.1 million. In North Dakota, corn acreage declined…
High Quality Hay Will be More Difficult to Source
With this year's drought affecting a large portion of the country, hay is in high demand. Scott Twardowski with Legacy Auction Company in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, is seeing the effects firsthand. "The last couple of months being dry, the market's…
