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Wet, Dry or Normal
Published April 21, 2022
The Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook offered little insight into the season ahead. University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Jeff Strock says the back-and-forth weather is a contributing factor. "Our part of the world puts us in an equal chance of…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 21, 2022
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with Kevin Regan, Northarvest's delegate to the United States Dry Bean Council on the upcoming U.S. Dry Bean council meetings in Washington D.C. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the…Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…MDA Issues 2021 Dicamba Investigation Findings
Published April 21, 2022
As the Minnesota Department of Agriculture investigates cases of possible off-target dicamba movement, label violations are being found. Incidents include incomplete application records, failure to measure wind speed at boom height and application when sensitive plants, crops or residual areas…Kansas Wheat Crop Suffers
Published April 20, 2022
It’s an important time for the hard red winter wheat crop in the Southern Plains. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says there still hasn’t been any major drought relief for the crop, especially in western Kansas. "It would have been…Planting Put on Hold
Published April 20, 2022
In parts of western North Dakota, the April snowstorms were measured in feet, not inches. "If I can say anything good about it, there was quite a bit of water in the snow, maybe up to two inches of liquid…Advancing Ag Innovations to Support Food Security, Climate and Environment
Published April 20, 2022
BASF plans to introduce new innovations across all business areas over the next decade, ranging from traits to digital farming. Its ten-year outlook puts a focus on productivity and sustainability. The pipeline for new products includes a new Nematode Resistant…Prioritize Safety
Published April 19, 2022
When the weather warms up, gravel roads can be a hazard for farm equipment. "In some cases, there could be severe frost boils on the roads," said Angie Johnson, farm safety and ranch coordinator, NDSU Extension. Adding equipment and other…Wet Snow Pushes Back Planting Schedule
Published April 18, 2022
The Minot area received more than 30 inches of snow this past week. Pat Murphy, who farms at Carpio, received about two feet. "It did blow around a fair amount, but it looks like there is a great cover on…