Crops Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published January 6, 2023
The Lake Region Extension Roundup took place in Devils Lake this week. In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we chat with NDSU Agronomist Hans Kandel on his session focused on dry bean production recommendations. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored…Start the Crop Off with a Solid Foundation
Published January 5, 2023
AMVAC Commercial Development Manager Kyle Coleman says a disease-free potato crop starts at planting. "Any high-value crop has enough going on underground that's significant and important, they really need a good start." AMVAC has two formulations of fumigants, Vapam and K-PAM.…NCI to Host Cereal Innovators Webinar
Published January 5, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Cereal Innovators webinar on Wednesday at 9 AM. General Mills Principle Scientist Kevin Miller will be featured. Miller will discuss increasing whole grains, the risk of Diabetes and the economic consequences of not…Supply Chain Improvement
Published January 5, 2023
Inflation is causing farm equipment prices to increase, but the rate of change has slowed. "Energy is really impacting price increases," said Daryl Theis, head of sales and marketing, CLAAS America. "It does seem to be peaking and some machinery…Two Barley Varieties Added to AMBA List
Published January 5, 2023
The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended malting barley varieties for the upcoming year. The additions to the list include CDC Fraser and KWS Donau. Varieties excluded from the list are Pinnacle and Charles, two varieties…Promoting Northern Grown Soybeans in Thailand
Published January 2, 2023
Sheldon, North Dakota farmer Dan Spiekermeier will be among a group from Northern Soy Marketing traveling to Thailand this month. This delegation will promote the use of northern grown soybeans for poultry and livestock feeding. Soybeans grown in the north…#1: A Record Cold, Wet Spring
Published January 1, 2023
The wet, cold spring tops the Red River Farm Network list of the top ten stories of the year. For much of the Northern Plains, it was one of the wettest springs on record. In early June, World Weather Incorporated…Canola Minute
Published December 31, 2022
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman recaps the 60th Annual Canola Research Conference.Optimisim for ’23
Published December 31, 2022
Reflecting on the past year, North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring said it was profitable for farmers, even with difficult conditions. "Farmers have reaped some of the rewards with higher commodity prices, but operating costs are also insanely expensive." Goehring…