Crops Articles
Sugarbeet Report
Published June 24, 2023
Minn-Dak Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger gives an update on crop conditions. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Syngenta, Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer CropScience.Rains May Change Fungicide Plans
Published June 24, 2023
Crops in north-central North Dakota have nice potential. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Shawn Shultz, who is based at Bottineau, says things are looking up after recent rains. "It probably changes the tune on our fungicide season. We're starting this week…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 23, 2023
NDSU Nematologist Guiping Yan joins us to talk about soybean cyst nematode in dry beans in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Varisto Herbicide from BASF,…Follow the Label
Published June 23, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson and California Congressman Jim Costa have introduced legislation supporting uniform labeling standards for crop protection products. Some states are adding labeling requirements outside of the EPA-approved label, which prompted this proposalWinners and Losers
Published June 21, 2023
Heat and dryness pushed the maturity of the spring wheat crop. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says the crop is losing yield potential because of drought stress. "There's winners and losers because not everyone missed the…MN Wheat Minute
Published June 21, 2023
Temperature and dryness is affecting research trials and fields. Hear more from University of Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers On-Farm Research Coordinator Melissa Carlson in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.Corn Matters
Published June 21, 2023
University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Anthony Hanson talks about the Strategic Farming Program. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Fickle Weather Leads to Abnormal Crop Development
Published June 21, 2023
Wolfard, North Dakota farmer Chris Brossart says field conditions are variable and spotty rains are fickle. "Some parts of the farm has only received half an inch of rain all season. Barley is probably a week to 10 days ahead…Rain Hits Here and There
Published June 21, 2023
Washburn, North Dakota farmer Clark Price has been fortunate to catch a good soaking rain last week. "We just got 2.5-3 inch rain last week after being on the verge of really dry conditions." Reports of spring wheat heading is…