Crops Articles
Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring
Published February 18, 2021
In the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there’s no real surprises. La Nina will still be in place for the next month. "That's a mixed situation for the Northern Plains.…Don’t Wait Too Long to Control Weeds
Published February 18, 2021
With weed pressure from waterhemp, ragweed and Palmer amaranth, resistance is a serious problem. Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder says multiple modes of action are important. It is also important to target small weeds. "Our label is six…Corn Matters
Published February 17, 2021
The virtual Nitrogen Smart event begins February 22. Get the details from University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson in Corn Matters.Higher Urea Rates Impact Sugarbeet Stands
Published February 17, 2021
The University of Minnesota Extension completed two research trials considering a link between spring applied urea in sugarbeets and germination. Nutrient Management Specialist Dan Kaiser says higher than recommended rates impacted early sugarbeet stands. "If you look at recommended rates,…Western ND Farmers May Be Up for Drier Than Usual Spring
Published February 17, 2021
There’s limited snowfall across the Northern Plains this winter. NDSU Extension State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says out west, the ground is bare. Farmers rely on snowfall like a savings account. "Unfortunately, western North Dakota doesn't have anything in the savings…Cold Temps Stress the SD Winter Wheat Crop
Published February 16, 2021
One week of below zero temperatures across South Dakota concerns South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. "Much of central South Dakota had very little snow cover. We were on the verge of drought conditions. In the last week,…Northern Plains Spring and Summer Outlook Features a Moisture Boost
Published February 16, 2021
World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner’s spring and summer weather outlook features more moisture for the Northern Plains. "When we get into spring, there will be warmer air, but I'm concerned we'll have shots of cold coming, too.…Brazil Harvest is Challenging Right Now
Published February 16, 2021
Soybean harvest in Brazil is picking up, but Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the harvest pace is well behind average. "Brazil is about nine percent harvested on soybeans, compared to 25 percent last year. Wet weather slowed…Cold Temps Hit Winter Wheat Growing Areas
Published February 15, 2021
The Kansas wheat crop was widely variable as it went into dormancy. Kansas Wheat Vice President of Research Aaron Harries says the northwest third of the state is the concern. "We've had good moisture in the central and parts of…