Crops Articles
Be Alert to Product Shortages
Published January 6, 2022
Farmers and retailers are scrambling to secure glyphosate, glyphosinate and other ag chemistries. Jason Hodous leads JS Ag Consulting at Devils Lake and says the products shortages are a concern. "They say the product should be there, but there's nothing…Disease Management Should be an Annual Strategy
Published January 6, 2022
This last year was not a big disease year in small grains. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says that doesn’t mean farmers should count on that again this year. "Certainly, this last year was dry and 2017 was a…Seed Supply Will Be Discussed at MCIA Meeting
Published January 6, 2022
With this past year’s drought, spring wheat yields were often less than half of a normal year. Minnesota Crop Improvement Association President and CEO Fawad Shah still expects adequate seed supplies. "We are confident with the carryover certified seed from…Dry Bean Scene
Published January 5, 2022
NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres highlighted the latest research on row spacing and plant population for pinto beans at two different meetings this past week. You can learn about this research in this week's edition of the Dry…More Corn Acres Possible
Published January 3, 2022
Brock and Associates President Richard Brock says mid-February will be a crucial time for corn. "That will determine revenue crop insurance. If prices are as high as they are right now, I know many people disagree, but I think corn…Busy Year for Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Published January 2, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers had a busy year with policy changes and weather challenges. Minnesota Corn Growers past president Tim Waibel (W-able) says they have more on the agenda for 2022. "We had our sights set on getting E-15 getting passed…SD Corn Comments
Published December 31, 2021
There are incentives in place for farmers and ranchers to adapt conservation efforts to help mitigate climate change. Hear more about those conservation opportunities in this week's South Dakota Corn Comments.Outkicked the Coverage
Published December 31, 2021
Despite the drought, many yields this past year were better than expected. Golden Harvest Marketing Lead Dave Young credits the advancements with seed genetics. "Even 15 or 20 years ago, drought conditions like we had would have been a complete…Invest in the Crop, Not the Weeds
Published December 31, 2021
Weed management may be one way to cut back on the fertilizer bill. Syngenta product lead Shawn Hock says weeds take up a lot of nitrogen. "In recent studies that we've done with two-to-four inch weeds across a lot of…