Crops Articles
Taking a Proactive Approach
Published January 18, 2022
The supply chain is under stress and certain crop inputs may be difficult to source. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association President Alex Richard says farmers are not waiting until spring to take possession of these products. "Customers buying fertilizer, seed…AURI Update
Published January 17, 2022
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is hosting another Webinar Wednesday on February 9. In this week's AURI Update, hear more about the upcoming webinar.Don’t Miss the Wild World of Weeds Workshop
Published January 17, 2022
The Wild World of Weeds Workshop is happening in-person Tuesday at the Fargodome. The program features a look at dry bean, sugarbeet, potato and small grain weed management. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says there will also be a…Renewable Diesel Demand Holds Strong
Published January 17, 2022
Margins are good for most ag processing, but significant gains have been seen in oilseeds. "That's why you're seeing this explosion of good margins, growth and with the low carbon fuel standards, demand for oilseeds," says Stephen Nicholson, Global Strategist…Vive Crop Protection Prepared for ’22 Growing Season
Published January 17, 2022
The ag industry is facing product shortages for the upcoming growing season, but that is not a major concern for Vive Crop Protection. According to Vive Regional Manager Vicki Dekkers, the company has all of their active product ingredients secured…Peterson Farms Seed Offers Identity Preserved Soybean Contracts
Published January 17, 2022
Peterson Farms Seed is seeking Northern Plains farmers to grow identity preserved, conventional soybean acres. PFS President Carl Peterson says there are two soybean maturities available for contract that offer a nice premium over the cash market. "We have a…ND Soy Crush Facility to Start Accepting Bids in September
Published January 17, 2022
Spiritwood Energy Park Association Chief Operating Officer Connie Ova says the joint venture between ADM and Marathon Oil is going well. Green Bison Soy Processing is tearing down the infrastructure at the old Cargill malt barley site in Spiritwood. "They're…Dry and Wet Years Affect Nutrient Movement in Fields
Published January 16, 2022
University of Minnesota Extension Specialist Lindsay Pease studies phosphorus and nitrogen cycling, including the differences between drained and undrained fields. "When we were looking at nitrogen cycling, we saw we were losing more out of our drained plots versus our…Hoppers Favor Dry Conditions
Published January 16, 2022
University of Minnesota Entomologist Ian MacRae says insect population increases during dry, warm weather. The rapid spurt in population is because the insect body thrives in heat and will grow quicker, therefore consuming more energy. "If we end up with…