Crops Articles
Canola Minute
Published March 3, 2023
This week, we hear from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman who talks about the "Getting it Right in Canola Production" virtual meeting. Tune into this week's Canola Minute to hear more.Soil Fertility Minute
Published March 3, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser talks about his dry bean research.Remove Competition with a Burndown Program
Published March 3, 2023
With spring just around the corner, BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melaas says a good burndown program can help clean up fields before planting. "Uncontrolled weeds can contribute to the seed bank and increase weed populations in the future." An…Corn Acreage Expected to Rise in Northern Red River Valley
Published March 3, 2023
CHS Ag Services applied a record amount of fertilizer this past fall. General Manager Ryan Anderson says that is setting up the company well for spring. "We had a record fall (application season) and we added new plants including an…Selling Northern Grown Soybeans
Published March 2, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve was able to combine three consecutive soybean trade missions to Southeast Asia in February. The goal is to promote soybeans from the Northern Plains. "There's been a fixation on protein as the…Early Frost Spells Trouble for Argentine Soybeans
Published March 2, 2023
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier cut his Argentine soybean crop estimate by two million metric tons due to ongoing drought. Cordonnier says Argentina is a mess. "There's problem after problem. They had an unbelievable early frost where it…Wireworm Prevention
Published March 2, 2023
Wireworms are a common pest for many Midwest farmers. BASF Seed Treatment Technical Representative Tracy Hillenbrand says wireworm repopulation can number in the hundreds. "The average female is able to lay 100 eggs per cycle, with up to three cycles…NDGGA Talks Crop Insurance on Capitol Hill
Published March 2, 2023
A North Dakota Grain Growers Association Fly-in to Washington, D.C. focused on pesticides regulations, trade, crop insurance and more. NDGGA President Ed Kessel said it was noted that moving the crop insurance payment date would better align with the marketing…Corn Matters
Published March 2, 2023
MN Corn Board Member Blair Hoseth discusses a grant on fertilizer vs manure. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters.