Crops Articles
A Program Approach to Weed Control
Published September 11, 2021
Aaron Smith, who is the product manager for soybean herbicides at Corteva Agriscience, says weed resistance is the one issue that keeps him up at night. Smith recommends a program approach to weed control. "As weed resistance continues to develop,…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 10, 2021
Dry bean harvest is underway in Minnesota and North Dakota. In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Jared Hagert of Emerado, North Dakota and crop consultant Mark Huso provide a harvest update. This radio update is made possible by the Northarvest…Conditions Improve Across Northern Plains
Published September 10, 2021
Recent rains are improving the drought conditions across the Dakotas and Minnesota, but many counties are still experiencing abnormal dryness to exceptional drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows an improvement in exceptional conditions in Benson, Eddy or Wells Counties…Potato News
Published September 9, 2021
Potato harvest is underway in the northern Red River Valley. Hear more from Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson in Potato News, made possible by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF’s Provysol Fungicide for early blight.Far Less PP in ’21
Published September 9, 2021
As expected, the number of prevented planted acres was down significantly this year. Nationwide, there were 2 million acres of PP ground. That compares to more than 10 million last year. In the FSA acreage report, North Dakota had 3…Chopping Silage
Published September 9, 2021
North Dakota farmers are right in the middle of corn silage season. NDSU Extension Beef Specialist Zac Carlson said the crop has been a surprise. "On the eastern side of the state where the drought hasn't been as severe as…Good Harvest Weather Ahead
Published September 8, 2021
The warm, dry conditions will stick around the Northern Plains through Saturday. "Cooler air will come in Saturday and on Sunday, temperatures start to warm again," said Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. There may be patches soft…Fresh Potato Harvest Begins in Red River Valley
Published September 7, 2021
Fresh potato harvest is happening in the northern Red River Valley. Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson says farmers started digging near Grafton and St. Thomas, North Dakota on Labor Day weekend. "So far, digging has gone well. The…Sugar Prices Surge
Published September 7, 2021
Sugar prices have shot up after a cold snap in Brazil. Severe frost struck major sugar producing areas in the country in June and July. Sugar production in the Center-South region of Brazil is expected to decrease anywhere from five-to-nine…