Crops Articles
Off-Target Dicamba Movement Under Investigation
Published September 23, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is still analyzing information on dicamba damage from the 2021 growing season. Administrator Michael Regan says the EPA is meeting with stakeholders to get more information. "We're encouraging others with relevant information to continue providing it…Minnesota Wheat Minute
Published September 21, 2021
On-farm wheat research trials performed well this year. Learn more from Minnesota Wheat Vice President of Research Melissa Carlson in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.Healthy Soil = Healthy Crops
Published September 21, 2021
According to NRCS Conservationist Jon Quast, who is based at Breckenridge, Minnesota, one of the most important tools on the farm is the spade. "How many times do you actually go out into your field and open up the soil…Watch for Palmer Amaranth
Published September 21, 2021
If you’ve been using sunflower screenings in cattle feed, monitor for Palmer amaranth. Two reports of the noxious weed were confirmed on cattle farms in western North Dakota last week. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley is cautioning cattle producers.…ND Ag Department Responds to New Palmer Amaranth Findings
Published September 21, 2021
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says they’re working to determine the source of the Palmer amaranth confirmed last week in Sioux and Grant counties. In a statement, NDDA said they received numerous calls from producers impacted by the drought…Offering Agronomic Solutions
Published September 21, 2021
BASF field staff will now be known as Agronomic Solutions Advisors. This changed reflects their ability to make recommendations on crop protection, seed selection and seed treatments. These reps have been known as Innovation Specialists.Acreage Battle Heats Up for ’22
Published September 21, 2021
BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melass says input costs will be a factor for farmers as they consider the crop mix. "Soybeans are a good price and dry beans are also a good price so I think there will be…Canola Minute
Published September 20, 2021
Farmers saw canola futures hit a high of over $900 per ton on August 30, later falling and now settling in the middle of the range. Hear more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest…Dry Green Soybeans Before Putting Into Storage
Published September 20, 2021
NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang is hearing about green soybeans being mixed in with mature beans at harvest. “With the rains we received and the characteristics of soybeans, that’s not surprising. However, it puts us between a rock in…