Crops Articles
A Volunteer Wheat Experiment
Published December 9, 2021
Grygla, Minnesota farmer and Minnesota Wheat President Gary Anderson is concerned about the impact on residual nitrogen in the fields next year if volunteer spring wheat was left in the fields. "Minnesota Wheat will do some soil testing in the…Drought Adds to Wheat Research Findings
Published December 9, 2021
In 2021, the moisture stress highlighted how seeding rates can affect plant-to-plant competition. "We saw the lower seeding rate did better this year, because it wasn't competing with other wheat plants for soil moisture," says Missy Carlson, vice president of…Pet Food: A Growing Market for Barley
Published December 9, 2021
The majority of the barley produced in North Dakota goes toward malting and brewing, but 20 to 30 percent of the state’s barley is going to another market: pet food. "It's been a surprise to see the growth in the…More Barley Needed in 2022
Published December 9, 2021
Barley supplies are tight following the dry growing season in North Dakota and Minnesota. Anheuser Busch Agronomy Manager Nikki Zahradka says there will be enough barley to get through the year for brewing, but rebuilding inventory will be a priority…Focus on Hybrid and Variety Selection
Published December 8, 2021
Positive returns in crop production begin with the seed. Channel Agronomist Morgan Schmidt wants growers to spend time focusing on hybrid and variety selection. "Products that perform under stress, products that perform well when it rains or products that fit…Be Alert for SDS and SCN
Published December 7, 2021
Sudden Death Syndrome was confirmed in Minnesota in 2002 and in North Dakota in 2018. By 2020, it was found as far north as Cavalier, North Dakota. BASF Seed Treatment Representative Tracy Hillenbrand says there are two phases to the…Support for Smart Integrated Multi-Product Prescription Application System
Published December 7, 2021
AMVAC offers an after-market system that can be added to the planter, giving the farmer the ability to prescriptively apply multiple dry or liquid products while planting. Jim Lappin oversees the SIMPAS portfolio and uses iron chlorosis in soybeans as…We’re All Ears: A Harvest Homage – Lending Our Ears to Farmer Questions
Published December 6, 2021
Weather was one of the biggest challenges for farmers in 2021. Despite both extremely dry and wet conditions across the Corn Belt, Syngenta Seeds Head of Agronomy Andy Heggenstaller says higher-than-expected corn and soybean yields were common at harvest. "I…Dicamba Label Changes Could Be Coming
Published December 5, 2021
More than 80 farm and ranch groups sent a letter to the EPA in late November asking Administrator Michael Regan to not make changes to the dicamba label for next year. NDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist Joe Ikley is anticipating…