Crops Articles
Wheat Farm Numbers Decline 40% in 20 Years
Published March 18, 2024
The number of farms growing wheat has dropped significantly. According to USDA’s Economic Research Service, the number of wheat farms in the U.S. declined more than 40 percent since 2002. There were nearly 170,000 wheat farms in 2002 and just…New Seed Treatment for Cereal Crops
Published March 18, 2024
A new bioinoculant seed treatment will be available to U.S. and Canadian spring wheat and durum farmers this season. Yalos was developed by Lavie Bio, which is a subsidiary of Evogene and Corteva Agriscience. Yalos uses a combination of two…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 16, 2024
Dry bean prices have held stronger than other commodities such as corn and soybeans Kelley Bean Company Chief Agronomist Dan Smith joins the Dry Bean Scene to say some areas still lag on expected planted acres, but there is still…Canola Minute
Published March 16, 2024
This week's Canola Minute featured a preview of the Getting it Right in Canola Production webinar hosted by NDSU Extension going over best practices for canola growers. Videos from this year's webinars are now available for those unable to attend.Gerding Joins LCS
Published March 15, 2024
Troy Gerding is the new regional commercial manager for Limagrain Cereal Seeds. Gerding is based in Fargo and previously worked for Meridian Seeds.Dealing With Kochia and Lambsquarter
Published March 15, 2024
Due to ongoing problems with resistant kochia and lambsquarter in North Dakota and Minnesota, Belchim Crop Protection has a 24c local needs registration for SpinAid on sugarbeets. "We can hit these weeds early and do a good crop of controlling…Belchim Crop Protection Leadership Participate in ISBI
Published March 15, 2024
Belchim Crop Protection USA President and General Manager Tom Wood sees Cercospora Leaf Sot and resistant Kochia as priorities for the company. "Sugarbeets are very important to us," Wood told RRFN. "We've expanded our label for SpinAid, which most people…Plan Now for Cercospora Leaf Spot
Published March 15, 2024
University of Minnesota Sugarbeet Pathologist Ashok Chanda is preparing for a long Cercospora season. "If it happens to be an early season and if you have good moisture, it'll be off to a good start," said Chanda. "There's a chance that…SD Corn Comments
Published March 15, 2024
In the United States, 31 percent of agriculture producers are women. South Dakota Corn is celebrating Women's History Month. South Dakota Corn Growers Association board member Kelsey Geraets joins South Dakota Corn Comments this week highlighting women's role in the…