Crops Articles
The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 9, 2020
The sugarbeet crop in North Dakota and Minnesota continues to make growing progress. Hear more this week’s Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing and Syngenta.WestBred Wheat Report
Published July 9, 2020
Given the recent weather patterns, lodging in wheat is a growing concern. Learn more from WestBred technical products manager Grant Mehring in the latest WestBred Wheat Report.Increased Risk for FHB
Published July 9, 2020
The combination of hot, humid weather and intermittent thunderstorms has pushed the risk for Fusarium Head Blight to very high for wheat varieties that are susceptible to very susceptible to the disease. The risk is even high for varieties that…Beets Doing Well, Northern Red River Valley Has Too Much Water
Published July 7, 2020
Overall, the sugarbeet crop is putting on good growth in the Red River Valley. "The Moorhead/Hillsboro districts have really put on canopy over the past 14 days and growers are gearing up to spray for cercospora," said Betaseed Regional Sales…BASF Virtual Showcase Plot Tour Continues
Published July 6, 2020
In response to COVID-19, the BASF Roughrider Group has found a new approach to reach growers. The Red River Farm Network is partnering with BASF to offer a virtual edition of their Showcase Plot Tour. Conditions are favorable for white…Potato News
Published July 6, 2020
It’s time to scout for the Colorado potato beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacCrae says the beetles are slower to get out this year, but adult populations are starting to grow. Potato News is made possible by Corteva…Canola Minute
Published July 6, 2020
There is new clubroot research showing some positive results. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.Dry Bean Scene
Published July 3, 2020
It's never too early to starting scouting and treating for disease in dry edible beans. According to NDSU Extension plant pathologist Sam Markell, white mold and rust are two common diseases farmers should look for. Get the full details in…Giving the Wheat Crop a Protein Boost
Published July 3, 2020
To boost protein levels, the prime time to apply nitrogen is immediately after flowering. NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says the recipe is ten gallons of 28 percent and ten gallons of water. "Put it on with flatpan nozzles…