Crops Articles
New Technology for Timely Fungicide Applications
Published March 22, 2024
During Wednesday's NDSU Soybean Symposium, NDSU Extension Soybean Pathologist Wade Webster will share a new tool to help farmers narrow down their fungicide application window. "Decision Support Tools are developed from predictive models using historical disease data and combined with…Managing Continuous Corn
Published March 22, 2024
The decision to grow continuous corn can help a farmer's bottom line, but is not without risk. Pioneer field agronomist Eric Rice stresses variety selection can reduce the risk. "There's a multitude of stresses, including nutrient availability, disease, insects, moisture…Too Cold for Corn? Plant Soybeans First
Published March 22, 2024
Studies have shown that planting soybeans early can be beneficial. Agrigold agronomist Ron Roling says planting soybeans up to a week before corn can help maximize yields. "When growers are thinking that the temperatures are slightly too cold for corn,…EPA Decision Questioned
Published March 22, 2024
With the EPA's new standards for vehicle emissions, the agency expects electric vehicle sales to account for over 50 percent of total vehicle sales by 2032. Ag groups voiced concern over the impact on the infrastructure and Rural America. Minnesota…Back-to-Basics
Published March 22, 2024
Tank mixes can be complicated, but the use of adjuvants doesn't have to be. "Make sure you've got your water quality in line so your herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide are the most active and available," said Austin Anderson, brand manager, Helena…Winter Wasn’t as Dry as Many Thought
Published March 21, 2024
El Nino is fading as expected. Whether it completes a transition into La Nina won't be known for certain until September. "Technically, whatever is happening in the Pacific Ocean is based off of three-month averages so what's happening on a…Alfalfa Variety Selection Should Not be Ignored
Published March 21, 2024
Insects and diseases continue to evolve. According to Land O’Lakes Alfalfa & Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson, seed treatments and new chemistries can help, but variety selection also has a role. "If you're not paying attention to variety selection and finding…A Boost to the Planting Program
Published March 21, 2024
Helena Agri-Enterprises has introduced Quickshot, a dual-purpose planter box treatment. In addition to a fluency agent, Quickshot includes a blend of macro and micronutrients to get nutrition to the seed faster and boost emergence and the stand. Quickshot is available…Most of the Drought Pressure Expected in the South
Published March 20, 2024
La Nina is on the way as El Nino conditions fade in the equatorial Pacific. Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass expects the impact of La Nina to slowly work its way north. "I think it's going to happen at a…