Crops Articles
WestBred Wheat Report
Published March 27, 2024
In this edition of the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages farmers to get their plans in place for the spring season. Berg said supplies are going fast, but he asks growers to lock in their…BASF Offers SCN Tool
Published March 26, 2024
BASF is launching a new website to provide farmers with soybean cyst nematode sampling results from across the country. The website is designed to be a decision-making tool for farmers dealing with this pest.Spring and Summer Grain Storage Reminders
Published March 25, 2024
NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says it’s important to pay attention to moisture levels of stored grain as temperatures rise. Allowable storage time started to accumulate last fall just after harvest. Hellevang says grain quality will start to decline…Warm Winter Impacts on Pests
Published March 25, 2024
The mild temperatures this winter may lead to heavier insect pressure this growing season. “We often rely on our cold winters to kind of hold back the tide from a lot of either invasive insects or push back from the…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 25, 2024
Seed decisions are important when considering disease mitigation for the coming season. NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell joins The Dry Bean Scene this week to talk about making seed decisions ahead of planting. Looking at past data and disease pressure…SD Corn Comments
Published March 25, 2024
South Dakota Corn celebrated National Ag Day by highlighting the diversity of agriculture. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Taylor Sumption joins South Dakota Corn Comments to talk about his operation and how agriculture contributes to the global economy…Biotech Approvals
Published March 25, 2024
Following its review process, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined six biotech crops can be safely grown and bred in the U.S. The list includes a Bayer CropScience canola variety bred for herbicide resistance; a Nuseed canola…Farm Rescue Expands to Ninth State
Published March 22, 2024
Wisconsin has become the ninth state to join the list of Farm Rescue states. "Our first year we helped ten farmers. Last June, we had the honor of assisting our 1,000th family since our beginning," said Farm Rescue Executive Director…Muddying Things Up
Published March 22, 2024
Extreme mud conditions can come with the spring melt. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe advises farmers to take a proactive approach where they can. "If you can afford it having concrete would work wonderfully for a cowherd, but…