Crops Articles
Get a Jump on Seed Treatments Before Spring
Published January 7, 2023
Syngenta Agronomy Services Manager Chris Clemens says spring planting is shaping up to be wet. "It's important to have a good seed treatment on and we recommend producers have something to combat molds." Early blight will be a concern once…ROI with Biologicals
Published January 7, 2023
AMVAC Commercial Product Manager Micah Scanga say biological tools are being utilized to combat crop disease. "We've made an investment into different types of biologicals to fit into the existing portfolio of chemistries." Scanga says biologicals and fumigants work well…Canola Minute
Published January 7, 2023
This week, we hear from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman who recaps the year. Tune into this week's Canola Minute to hear more.A Key Seed Potato Supplier
Published January 7, 2023
Potato Expo was a chance for Minnesota’s potato industry to show off their quality seed potatoes. "The Potato Expo has been an extraordinary event to network, interact, and meet others in the potato industry," said Justin Dagen, who farms at…Northland Potato Associates Re-Brand
Published January 7, 2023
Following the lead of the Northern Potato Growers Association re-brand to Northland Potato Growers Association, Northland Potato Associates President Gary Shields says his organization will also rebrand to Northern Potato Associates. "We're very excited to promote the new brand and…Fertilizer Costs to Increase
Published January 7, 2023
NDSU Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman expects fertilizer prices to increase this spring. "Seasonally, we'll probably see a little upswing, but the elevated costs aren't due to seasonal trends, but more so with what's going on around the globe." Parman…Corn Matters
Published January 7, 2023
Nitrogen Smart Programs are quickly approaching. Hear more from University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson in the latest Corn Matters.Tight World Wheat Stocks
Published January 7, 2023
The wheat market has had its fair share of issues this past year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Devlopment and Research Manager Erica Olson says the global supply and demand situation is holding up. "There are some issues with main…Lake Region Known for Waterhemp
Published January 7, 2023
Benson County Extension Agent Scott Knoke is seeing waterhemp and Palmer amaranth spread across North Dakota. "Waterhemp is all over about 34 counties on the eastern half of North Dakota. Most populations are only a few plants but there are…