Crops Articles
April is a Transition Time
Published April 11, 2022
With snow on the ground and in the forecast for the Northern Plains, it will be a few weeks before planting begins. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says there’s still plenty of time. "Most of the time we…NDSU Seeks Input on Data and Property Rights
Published April 8, 2022
The NDSU Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics is seeking input from farmers and ranchers on the use of data generated from precision agriculture. "As farmers and ranchers, we don't necessarily understand who has access to our data and how…Consider Feed Alternatives
Published April 8, 2022
With alfalfa acres declining and drought intensifying, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Zac Carlson is advising ranchers to consider other options. "North Dakota is fortunate that we have quite a few alternatives. Distillers' grains, wet corn gluten feed, wheat mids, sunflower…Vilsack Offers CRP Details
Published April 7, 2022
Out of four million acres of expiring contracts, only 1.8 million will be re-enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. Over half of the maturing acres were not offered in the general signup. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the data proves…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 7, 2022
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel talks about the 2021 Dry Bean Grower Survey results. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.SW ND Farmers Hit the Fields
Published April 6, 2022
Spring wheat has been seeded in western North Dakota. "Southwest North Dakota has hit it pretty hard and it's nice to hear," said Justin Berg, technical product manager, WestBred. "It's very dry out in that region so we're hoping that…Spring Wheat Planting Has Started in South Dakota
Published April 6, 2022
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says some of the spring wheat that is already planted is in the south-central part of the state, an area that doesn’t typically grow much spring wheat. "Much of that spring wheat…Protect Your Nutrient Investment
Published April 6, 2022
With higher input costs, farmers are looking for ways to protect their investment. Nutrien Ag Solutions Marketing Representative Kent Broscoff says Environmentally Smart Nitrogen is one way to protect a nutrient investment. "There are folks who will use it as…Getting the Most Out of Your Corn
Published April 6, 2022
If you’re planting corn this spring, Golden Harvest Technical Agronomy Manager Bruce Battles has a few tips to get the most out of your crop. It starts with seeding rates. "Seeding rate management doesn't always mean you have to increase…