Crops Articles
Reduced Rate for Colorado Potato Beetle Control
Published June 23, 2021
A new reduced rate recommendation has been issued for Summit Agro's HARVANTA insecticide for control of Colorado potato beetle. The rate, which was approved by the EPA, is as low as 5.5 fluid ounces per acre. The new recommendation allows…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published June 21, 2021
This past Tuesday, the Pioneer Agronomy Update came from the Revolution Plot site at Mooreton, North Dakota. The southeast corner of North Dakota looks much different than the rest of the state. "We're somewhere in that 90 percent of precipitation,"…Weekend Rains Not Enough to Change Drought
Published June 21, 2021
The first day of summer in the Northern Plains was rainy for many, but the rains will not be enough to change the bottom-line dryness across the region. Moving into July, World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner is…A Look at Soybeans from Seed to Feed
Published June 21, 2021
Genesis Feed Technologies CEO Peter Schott says there’s a gap between farmers growing soybeans and the end-user. A new soybean supply chain project will communicate what happens at each stage from seed to feed. "What are some of the supply…Potato News
Published June 21, 2021
The potato crop is growing quickly and the Colorado potato beetle is starting to appear. Hear more from University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae in this week's Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF's Zidua for…Weed Control Challenged by Variable Sugarbeet Crop
Published June 21, 2021
The sugarbeet crop is widely variable in size due to the dry weather. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says that makes weed control more difficult. "There's no such thing as a uniform field, at least,…Winter Wheat Harvest Moves North
Published June 21, 2021
U.S. Custom Harvesters Vice President J.C. Schemper moved his harvest crew from Frederick to the Enid, Oklahoma area last week. "Farmers were surprised with the wheat yield near Frederick. The crop had up to 78 bushels, excellent yield and then…Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are Costly Weeds
Published June 21, 2021
With increased weed resistance, proper care must be taken to reduce the risk of off-target movement and preserve the weed control technology. BASF Stewardship Manager Andrew Adams says dicamba-based herbicides, like Engenia, provide reliable control of glyphosate-resistant weeds. "Early season…‘Forgetful Optimists’
Published June 21, 2021
The crop has faced everything this season from freezing temps to extreme heat, from drought to high wind. DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Eric Nelson says a grower’s initial plan is still the best plan. "In this line of work, we…