Crops Articles
Dry Summer Expected in the Northern Plains
Published June 29, 2022
North Dakota Ag Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison is expecting dry conditions to continue across the Northern Plains this summer. "We've had severe thunderstorms and wet conditions lately, but about two-thirds of North Dakota will finish June well below average…National Sunflower Association Seminar Comes to Grand Forks
Published June 29, 2022
The National Sunflower Association is hosting their Summer Seminar at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Executive Director John Sandbakken says the focus of the seminar is looking forward. "How do we improve our hybrids? What will be…Innovation is Happening
Published June 29, 2022
USDA Agricultural Research Service Acting Research Lead Brent Hulke is focused on growing demand for sunflowers. During the National Sunflower Association Summer Seminar, Hulke told attendees innovation is happening with genetics. "What we're trying to do within our research unit…A ‘Key Step’ for HB4 Wheat
Published June 28, 2022
In its review a biotech wheat produced in Argentina, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has “no further questions” regarding its safety. Bioceres Crop Solutions developed the drought tolerant HB4 wheat and says the FDA statement is a…Heat Crinkle Seen in Potatoes
Published June 27, 2022
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is getting reports of heat crinkle in potatoes. The plant is shocked withen sprouts come out of the cool, moist soil and it the hot topsoil. Robinson says plants typically…Minnesota Drought Relief Applications Open Up
Published June 27, 2022
With applications for drought relief now open, information is available to help farmers with the process. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson says, "The information is right on the front page of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website," said Minnesota Ag…Cereal Disease Lab Included in Ag Approps Bill
Published June 27, 2022
The House Appropriations Committee has approved Fiscal Year 2023 funding for USDA, FDA and related agencies. One of the projects included in the bill provides $7 million in initial funding for the USDA Agricultural Research Service Cereal Disease Lab at…Acreage Reporting Deadline Looms
Published June 24, 2022
Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow says the deadline to report crop acreage is approaching. "The general deadline is July 15 for most crops, but other deadlines vary. We've had a certain amount of prevent plant this year and…NDSU Extension Hosts Durum Day
Published June 23, 2022
NDSU Extension and Eighth Avenue Foods and Provisions hosted Durum Day at the Carrington Research Extension Center. Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres says goal of durum research is provide a consistent quality and supply of durum to pasta makers. Research…