Crops Articles
Controlling Corn Rootworm
Published December 19, 2023
Corn rootworm control requires a totally integrated management approach. FMC Technical Service Manager Eric Rebek says you can't rely on just one method of control. "It's going to be a combination of continuing to rely on the genetics of the crop,…El Nino Has Peaked
Published December 19, 2023
A model from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests this year’s El Nino weather pattern has peaked and will begin a steady decline in January. World Weather Incorporated Senior Meteorologist Drew Lerner said that should bring a more normal…Acreage Influences Barley Research
Published December 18, 2023
The North Dakota Barley Council would like establish an endowed chair in barley pathology at North Dakota State University. However, NDBC District Representative Tony Schneider says that goal is on pause. "Dr. Thomas Baldwin and his team are doing some…Decisions Being Made for ’24 Growing Season
Published December 18, 2023
In many ways, the annual Prairie Grains Conference is the kickoff to the winter farm show season. Westbred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says the show is a good way to assess farmer attitude going into 2024. The buying season…Spring Fertilizer Season is 90 Days Out
Published December 18, 2023
StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says the fall fertilizer run was huge. "Mother Nature really played nicely with us this year," said Linville. "Now we have to start looking at resupply and that's the unfortunate part; we're in the…Canola Minute
Published December 17, 2023
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman gives an outlook for the Canola Research Conference coming up Tuesday, December 12th.SD Corn Comments
Published December 17, 2023
A proposed EPA rule could impact the farmer's ability to use certain herbicides. South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray provides a Pesticide FYI. Hear more in the latest SD Corn Comments.Demand to Surpass Supply in Renewable Diesel Market
Published December 17, 2023
According NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson, state policies are driving the demand for renewable diesel. “California, Washinton and Oregon have all passed similar kinds of legislation,” said Olson. “To be very honest, we’re having a hard time in agriculture…NDFU Leads the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture
Published December 17, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue highlighted the organization's leadership role in a pilot program called the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture in the state. Funding is provided by the USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant. “We’re…