Crops Articles
Endangered Species Act Work Plan Called “Unworkable”
Published February 10, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has an issued an Endangered Species Act work plan for pesticide registrations. The EPA has thousands of pesticides up for review, bogged down by legal challenges regarding the protections given to endangered species. James Callen Associates…The Insect Trifecta
Published February 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel told growers at the American Crystal Grower Seminars there are three main pests to be watching for this coming year; grasshoppers, springtails and root maggots. "There was a fair amount of grasshopper eggs laid last…Soil Fertility Minute
Published February 9, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient Management Specialist Fabian Fernandez joins us to talk about nitrogen resistance in corn. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.Corn Matters
Published February 9, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's office hosted a recent farm bill listening session. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member John Swanson in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.MN Wheat Minute
Published February 9, 2023
The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings are starting soon. Tune in to Project Lead Chris Matter the latest MN Wheat Minute to find out more.Dry Bean Scene
Published February 9, 2023
Northarvest Bean Growers Association Treasurer and U.S. Dry Bean Council Delegate Joe Mauch was in Mexico recently for the annual U.S. Dry Bean winter meeting. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Severe Weather Bennefits
Published February 9, 2023
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison spoke at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmer Update Meeting in Reynolds, North Dakota. “I don’t know if we would even really be able to use land in this area for anything outside…Weed Management in Beets
Published February 9, 2023
When it comes to weed control in sugarbeets, waterhemp gets a lot of attention. Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters is also concerned about common ragweed and kochia. Crop rotation is an important part of weed management. "Especially for kochia, what you…Supply Chain for 2023 Restored
Published February 6, 2023
Mark Ramsey, who leads MR Ag Consulting, is excited to see logistical issues worked out in 2023 after the recent supply chain struggles. “Things have finally progressed to where we’re able to get what we need when we want it.”…