Crops Articles
Dry Bean Grower Survey Results Released
Published March 25, 2021
Frost was the most commonly reported production problem in dry edible beans last year. The dry bean grower survey conducted by NDSU Extension said 22 percent of the survey respondents had frost damage. White mold was the biggest disease problem,…New USDA Assistance Plan Includes Further Funding for Crop and Cattle Producers
Published March 24, 2021
The Pandemic Assistance for Producers plan from USDA includes cattle top-up payments for ranchers who sold into a depressed market after the first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program deadline of April 15. These payment rates vary depending on the class of…Managing Weeds in Dry Conditions
Published March 24, 2021
WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says farmers planning to grow soybeans may question whether or not to use a pre-emergence herbicide in dry conditions. "If it's going to be dry, will this be worth my money? Will I get…USDA Unveils New Plan for COVID Relief
Published March 24, 2021
After reviewing existing COVID-19 relief, USDA will take a new approach for distributing additional assistance to farmers and ranchers called Pandemic Assistance for Producers. USDA will rewrite rules for this relief, placing a larger emphasis on small and socially disadvantaged…North Dakota Acreage Decisions Are Firming Up
Published March 24, 2021
Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder thinks there will be more soybean acres planted in North Dakota this year compared to 2020. "I think that will be the biggest increase across the board when it comes to final acres planted.…Limagrain Cereal Seeds Announces New Regional Strategy
Published March 23, 2021
Limagrain Cereal Seeds has closed its Midwest and East breeding program and partnered with Northern Star Integrated Services of Lafayette, Indiana to manage LCS accounts and genetics in the region. The dollars generated from this move are being reinvested in…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published March 22, 2021
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week 231 American Crystal Sugar Company sugar beet shares were brokered at $3,750 per share. Stay up-to-date on the latest beet stock values.Bayer Adds Another Tool to the Huskie Lineup
Published March 22, 2021
Weed resistance is top of mind for farmers and crop protection companies as planting nears. Bayer Crop Protection marketing segment manager Lindsay Aagesen says there is another tool available in the Huskie lineup. "Huskie FX herbicide has a lot of…U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative Considers New Projects
Published March 22, 2021
U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative co-chair Richard Magnusson says the group is currently analyzing research funding projects for the coming year. "Scab rears its head in durum or soft red wheat areas in general. We know it's weather-related and…