Crops Articles
Canola Yields Increasing Year-by-Year
Published February 18, 2022
During the NDSU Extension Getting It Right virtual canola research production update meeting, Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel said canola yields have been increasing by just over 17 pounds per year. "The increase was encouraged by two things, the increase in…Market Prices Are All About Perception
Published February 18, 2022
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says perception is more important to the market than yield estimates of the Brazilian crop size. "You've got the USDA figures, you've got CONAB figures, you've got other private estimate figures. When…USDA Ag Attaché Estimates Puzzles Market Analysts
Published February 18, 2022
The USDA Ag Attaché in Brazil is estimating Brazil’s soybean crop at 134.5 million metric tons, larger than USDA’s current estimate. Country Futures market analyst Darrell Holaday is puzzled. "Where we're at on the Brazilian bean crop is the strangest,…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 18, 2022
In this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres highlights the benefits of strip-tillage for dry edible beans. During this past week's International Crop Expo, Endres addressed tillage, cover crops and weed suppression…USDA Releases First-Ever Hemp Production Report
Published February 18, 2022
The value of hemp production this past year totaled $824 million. Planted acres nationwide totaled 54,000 acres and 33,500 acres were harvested. Minnesota farmers harvested 2,300 acres of industrial hemp. Acreage totaled 1,700 acres in South Dakota and 770 acres…Short Stature Corn on the Horizon
Published February 18, 2022
Bayer is developing a short stature corn that will be able to handle very windy conditions. Commercial trials will begin in 2023 with 150 farmers testing it out. Bayer says the shorter corn will also make it easier for mid-season…Tendovo Soybean Herbicide Approved
Published February 17, 2022
EPA has approved the registration of Syngenta's Tendovo soybean herbicide. The new preemergence tool has three sites of action. Tendovo will be available for use this season, subject to state approvals.Updated Research Infrastructure Needed for Potato Research
Published February 16, 2022
During the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Research Reporting Conference, growers considered ways to manage nematodes with cover crops, variety trial results and nitrogen management. NDSU Potato Breeder Susie Thompson said she is looking forward to new potato research labs,…Adjusting to the Glyphosate Shortage
Published February 16, 2022
An already tight supply of glyphosate is now tighter. Bayer declared force majeure because of a mechanical failure at the manufacturing plant that supplies a key raw ingredient. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley is advising farmers to continue to…