Crops Articles
Canola Minute
Published April 22, 2024
Changes are coming for canola planting dates. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says starting in 2025, planting dates will allow for additional time to get the crop in the ground. Hear more details in this week's Canola…SD Corn Comments
Published April 22, 2024
This week's South Dakota Corn Comments focuses on profitability. While fertilizer prices have decreased so has the price of corn. Total input costs for crop production remain elevated despite decreases in fertilizer. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita…MN Corn Matters
Published April 22, 2024
This week, Corn Matters has reminders for farmers this growing season. Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council board member Brandon Fast says it is important to handle treated seed and chemicals with care and follow best practices to ensure the…SDFU and SD FFA Working Together
Published April 22, 2024
The South Dakota Farmer's Union takes an active role in the South Dakota FFA Convention. According to SDFU Education Program Specialist Samantha Olson, the FFA members have unlimited potential. "There are endless opportunities for the students in agriculture. You don't…Convention Gives Students a Chance to Compete and Learn
Published April 20, 2024
Over 2,200 students from across the state attended this year's South Dakota FFA Convention, competing in up to 14 events. "I think the convention has changed so much over the last few years," said Clayton Sorum, advisor, Tea Area High…EPA Rules Reduced Use of Fungicide
Published April 20, 2024
The EPA’s decision to restrict the use of Chlorothalonil could have a lasting impact on dry bean yields. According to NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch, losing Chlorothalonil would leave other fungicides used as part of a tank mix almost…Limits on Important Dry Bean Fungicide
Published April 18, 2024
At this past week's meeting of the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board, the discussion centered on EPA's decision to limit the use of chlorothalonil fungicide for use on chickpeas and dry edible beans. NDSU Research Plant…Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
Published April 16, 2024
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…South America Corn and Soybean Harvests Reports Mixed
Published April 16, 2024
Argentina’s corn and soybean harvest is in full swing. Soybean and Corn Advisor agronomist Michael Cordonnier says things are looking good there, while Brazil's corn forecasts suffer some setbacks. "I would say 30 to 40% of the safrinha corn in…