Crops Articles
Green Straw Slowing Wheat Harvest Near Karlstad, MN
Published September 9, 2022
Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Kurt Aakre will finish wheat harvest soon. "We're in seed production and waiting for fields to dry." Quality is good, but harvest conditions are a little tough. "Combining, there's a lot of green straw out there. We…A Few Last Minute Dry Bean Reminders
Published September 9, 2022
The dry bean crop is quickly approaching maturity. BASF Technical Service Rep Ken Deibert says timing is critical for your harvest aid application. "The dry beans have been turning yellow, eventually brown. for quite some time. The recommendation I'd make…Update on the Beet Crop
Published September 9, 2022
As the pre-pile season continues, sugarbeet growers seem to be pleased with tonnage. However, "the sugar (content) needs a lot of help." Betaseed sales manager John Samdahl says it is difficult to make up for the late planting season. Cercospora…Desiccation Happening in Dry Beans
Published September 8, 2022
The dry bean crop is rapidly approaching maturity across the region. "We've got an outstanding crop out here due to the added moisture this year and we need to get these desiccation or as some call them harvest aid applications going,"…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 8, 2022
This week, North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland tells us about the upcoming E-Tour. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and BASF.Monitor Stalk Integrity
Published September 8, 2022
There is optimism about the crop making full maturity due to the recent heat. In today’s NDSU Crop and Pest Report, Extension Agronomist Claire Keene said there are still concerns with the corn crop. At the top of that list…A Digital Focus
Published September 7, 2022
AGI is helping farmers digitally track grain movement throughout the growing season. Digital Vice President of Product Engineering Harley Janssen says sensors can bring farmers information right to their computer or phone. "I want to be able to connect that…Early Soil Sampling Data Reported
Published September 7, 2022
The Mosaic Company Senior Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch says a good soil test provides a snapshot of what’s actually happening in the field. "Make sure to also test for micronutrients because we're seeing more deficiencies over the years when…Disease Management Crucial for Potato Quality
Published September 7, 2022
Syngenta Agronomy Manager Chris Clemens says the first ten-to-14 days of storage are critical for protecting potatoes from disease.Disease can impact a potato’s marketability and weight. "Make sure we have a good program throughout the growing season, but then get…