Crops Articles
A Lay-by Strategy Used to Control Resistant Weeds
Published February 4, 2021
After a beautiful fall and an open winter, growers are looking forward to planting season. Bayer Field Sales Rep David McGlynn says farmers are also prepared for crop fertility. "In the fall of 2020, guys had really good fall application…Changes Coming to Crop Insurance in 2021
Published February 4, 2021
Crop insurance changes were highlighted during the Countryside Insurance Agency annual farmer meeting on Tuesday. A Quality Loss Option is now available and if selected, farmers can improve actual production history for years when they suffered a quality loss. "That's…NDSU Extension Hosts “Getting It Right” Dry Bean Workshop
Published February 3, 2021
NDSU Extension, with support from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, hosted a “Getting It Right” virtual dry bean workshop. During the event, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center cropping systems specialist Greg Endres discussed the pros and cons of dry bean…Optimism in Beet Industry
Published February 2, 2021
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad is seeing more smiles and excitement as farmers prepare for the 2021 growing season. "A year ago, we came off a terrible 2019 fall harvest and there was a lot of…Countryside Insurance Agency to Hold Farmer Update Meeting
Published February 1, 2021
Countryside Insurance Agency will host its annual farmer update meeting in-person Tuesday. In addition to crop insurance information, there will be an update on farm policy and markets. Owner/agent Jennifer Otteson says the grain market is capturing the attention of…Endangered Species Designations Put Dicamba Applicators in Tricky Spot
Published February 1, 2021
New endangered species designations could put dicamba applicators in a tricky situation if they choose to apply the herbicide in certain counties. At issue is EPA’s buffer requirements. "For the counties with endangered species, the new rules for buffers include…Dry Bean Scene
Published January 29, 2021
As farmers gear up for the 2021 planting season, dry bean seed supplies are tightening in some instances. Brendan Dufner with Pulses America says farmers may have to consider a different variety or class of bean. Find out more in…Regional Basis Bids Mostly Unchanged from Previous Week
Published January 28, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mostly unchanged from last week. Spring wheat basis ranges from 25 to 70 cents under the March futures contract. Corn basis ranges from 25…Be Mindful of Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans
Published January 28, 2021
During the final day of the virtual Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meeting, University of Minnesota Extension Plant Pathologist Dean Malvick took at a look at Sudden Death Syndrome. The disease is spreading across soybean production…