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WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 10, 2021
Whether you're dealing with dry or normal conditions, fertility deserves attention. WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring offers recommendations in this week's WestBred Wheat Report.Cold Soil Temps Slow Things Down
Published May 7, 2021
Cold soil temperatures are slowing germination and emergence for sugarbeets. At the same time, Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says the cold temperatures are also slowing weeds. "Last year by this time we were all excited about waterhemp. I haven't…FSA Still Finalizing Quality Loss Adjustment Payments
Published May 7, 2021
According to the Farm Service Agency, county offices are still finalizing the Quality Loss Adjustment applications. As of May 3, FSA received more than 41,200 applications for the QLA program. The timeline goal for FSA to issue QLA payments is…A Wide-Window of Planting in the Northern Plains
Published May 7, 2021
The a wide-window of planting right now across the Northern Plains. "There's corn in the ground, soybeans going in or people waiting to plant soybeans. Some wheat is seeded and others are still planting," said Jason Hanson, agronomist, Rock n'…Do a Stand Count When Scouting for Weeds
Published May 7, 2021
The small grains planted in the heart of the Red River Valley in early April are starting to emerge. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says farmers were concerned. "The seed has been in the ground for…Higher Corn Prices Could Change Up Feed Rations
Published May 7, 2021
Corn prices continue to move higher. Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst Randy Martinson says these are some of the highest prices corn has traded since the 2012 drought. "Getting up around $7, exporters start looking at other products. Globally,…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 7, 2021
Planting is moving right along in the Perham, Minnesota area. Professional Agronomy Services agronomist Brad Guck says soil conditions have been favorable thanks to early spring rains. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest…Extreme Drought Encompasses 85% of North Dakota
Published May 6, 2021
All of North Dakota is now experiencing either abnormally dry or some form of drought conditions. Extreme drought conditions increased two percent this past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor puts nearly 85 percent of the state in that category.…Dry Conditions Result in Management Challenges
Published May 6, 2021
Dean Knell, who farms near Hazen, says there’s poor soil to seed contact right now. "That's not typical in the spring. It's a different seeding for us and we're trying to figure out how to manage it going forward. Right…