Crops Articles
Small Grains Can Help Suppress Waterhemp
Published January 23, 2022
Controlling waterhemp is one topic at the University of Minnesota Extension's Small Grains Update meetings. Extension Crops Educator Jared Goplen says small grains can help with waterhemp suppression. "Small grains are a competitive crop and this makes it really hard…Small Grain Update Meetings Available Through February
Published January 23, 2022
The University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of Small Grains Update meetings and webinars around the state through February. Regional Extension Integrated Pest Management Educator Anthony Hanson says knowing what pests are in your fields is critical to…Stored Grain in Good Condition
Published January 23, 2022
Despite temperature swings since harvest, grain storage appears to be in generally good shape across the Midwest. A mostly dry fall had majority of grain going into storage at lower moisture levels, including some areas with corn coming out of…New Product Concept Unveiled at Precision Planting Conference
Published January 20, 2022
At its annual winter conference, Precision Planting announced its first move into sprayer technology. "Growers have allowed us to be with them from planting to harvest to strip tillage and even air seeders," said Matt Grove, regional manager, Precision Planting.…Dry Bean Scene
Published January 20, 2022
In the Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Samuelson comments on Bean Day and the crop prospects for 2022.Dry Bean Prices Hold Steady
Published January 19, 2022
According to USDA’s Weekly Bean, Pea and Lentil Market Review, trade remains light with only moderate demand. The grower price for pinto beans in North Dakota and Minnesota is $42-to-$45 per hundredweight. Black beans are quoted at $45-to-$46 and navies…SD Won’t Adjust Cutoff Dates for Dicamba Applications
Published January 19, 2022
This past year, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture received well over 100 calls about dicamba, but there were only 23 official complaints. Out of those 23 investigations, there was only one valid drift complaint. State Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts…Spring Wheat May Struggle in the ND Acreage Battle
Published January 18, 2022
According to North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson, the amount of spring wheat planted this year is uncertain. "Certainly $1.50 (per bushel) ago, it was an easier decision to make. There was a lot of interest…Drought Still a Factor for Farmers in Northwest ND
Published January 18, 2022
In northwest North Dakota, there is snow on the ground, but it is a very dry snow. Horizon Resources Grain Division Manager Levi Hall says farmers would like to see more moisture ahead of spring planting. "It's been nice to…