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Published January 7, 2022
There is an acreage battle underway with the current price environment. Corn, soybeans and spring wheat are competing with canola, dry edible beans and other specialty crops for acres. Proseed District Sales Manager Dave Gehrtz is also getting calls about…Plan Ahead for Growing Season Input Needs
Published January 7, 2022
Bayer Crop Science Technical Services Representative Kevin Thorsness says supply chain issues continue to be top-of-mind for many in agriculture. "Product availability in some situations may be challenging. We're doing everything we can to make sure these products are available…Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel Increasing Markets
Published January 7, 2022
This past year, new soybean crush facilities were announced in Casselton and Spiritwood, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Council Director of Market Development Jena Bjertness says the state is a leader in developing the market. "North Dakota has the new…After Drought, More Residual N Left in the Soil
Published January 6, 2022
At the Agvise Soil Fertility Seminar in Grand Forks, Soil Scientist John Breker said these levels have not been seen in more than 30 years. "The most obvious thing that anybody that poked a hole in the ground found was…Soil Testing is a Must
Published January 6, 2022
Soil testing is the only way to get an accurate look at what is happening in the field. Agvise agronomist Jodi Boe says soil testing takes on greater importance with the current price of fertilizer. "When we're getting at prices…Rotate Products to Help Overcome Resistance
Published January 6, 2022
Rotating chemistries is important in addressing insecticide resistance for the Colorado Potato Beetle. Corteva Agriscience Territory Manager Bridgette Readel says there is a new insecticide available for potato growers called Delegate WG. "It's a product that has spinetoram in it.…Secure Input Needs Early
Published January 6, 2022
Now is the time of year to plan for the upcoming growing season. Gowan USA Northern Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere encourages potato growers to be thinking about securing their input needs. It’s unclear what 2022 may bring. "Gowan USA offers…Keep an Eye Out for Colorado Potato Beetle in Spring
Published January 6, 2022
Last year’s warmer-than-usual conditions in central Minnesota and portions of the Red River Valley brought a strong emergence of the Colorado Potato Beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says Colorado Potato Beetle can survive a northern winter. Snow…For 2022: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Published January 6, 2022
Drought challenged dryland potato production last year. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Jason Snell says that made things interesting for northern potato growers. "It was a low disease year, but when we did find disease it was severe and it was…