Crops Articles
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…A Modest Increase in Barley Acreage Possible
Published March 22, 2021
Small grains, including barley, are competing for acres this spring. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says malting barley contract prices are adjusting. Edwardson is hopeful for a modest increase in barley acres. "We'll know more on March…Canola Minute
Published March 22, 2021
The Getting it Right in Canola Production meeting was held this past week. Get a recap of the event from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.