Crops Articles
Soil Fertility Minute
Published February 17, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient Management Specialist Fabián Fernández discusses the pros and cons of polymer-coated urea.EPA Amends Dicamba Labels in SD, IA, IL, IN
Published February 17, 2023
The EPA has adjusted the deadline for spraying dicamba in four states nationwide, including South Dakota. For South Dakota, the deadline has tightened up from June 30 to June 20. June 12 is the new deadline in Iowa, Illinois and…Optimum GLY Canola Available in ’23
Published February 17, 2023
A new herbicide tolerant trait will be available this year for canola farmers. Corteva is launching Optimum GLY canola, which is a new, proprietary glyphosate trait technology. It is designed to have strong weed control and a wider window for…Corn Matters
Published February 16, 2023
The Soil Health Grant program deadline is Monday, February 6, 2023. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association past president Bryan Biegler in the latest Corn Matters.Dry Bean Scene
Published February 16, 2023
NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch joins us to talk about the key to controlling white mold in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Price Spike Still Possible
Published February 15, 2023
Fertilizer prices started out 2023 on a downward trend. CoBank Lead Grain and Farm Supply Analyst Ken Zuckerberg says geopolitical factors may cause another spike in prices. "If Russia restricts natural gas to Europe, I think prices are going to…An Active Spring Weather Pattern
Published February 15, 2023
An active weather pattern is expected this spring. "That's good news because it is going to help return the moisture," said Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist, Nutrien Ag Solutions. "Bad news is that an active spring weather pattern means severe…One Chance
Published February 14, 2023
Dekalb-Asgrow Technical Agronomist Grant Mehring says it’s not too early to begin preparing for spring planting. "We're two-to-three months out, but it's not too soon to think about what we're going to plant. I see a lot of farmers in…A Reliable Supplier
Published February 14, 2023
Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council Chair Doug Albin is hopeful the Mexico GMO issue will get resolved. "I think the realization that our exports are based on science will keep us as a reliable supplier." Albin was part of…