Crops Articles
Corn Acreage Declines in ND, Increases in MN, SD
Published June 30, 2020
North Dakota’s corn acreage dropped 1.1 million acres, totaling 2.4 million for 2020. Minnesota’s corn acreage moved from 7.8 million acres last year to 8.1 million this year. For South Dakota, corn acres rose just over one million acres, totaling…Canola Minute
Published June 29, 2020
There is new clubroot research that is showing positive results. Learn more in the latest Canola Minute from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman.Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published June 29, 2020
Soybean and corn emergence are spotty near Fordville in northeastern North Dakota. Pioneer field agronomist Kristie Sundeen says the corn crop is faring better than expected given the planting conditions. "Some of the early seeded soybeans were able to get…Start Scouting for Soybean Aphids
Published June 29, 2020
Soybean aphids and other insects are beginning to show up in fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says aphid populations are still low, but it is time to begin scouting. "The thing about soybean aphids is they can…National Potato Council Hosts Virtual Summer Meeting
Published June 29, 2020
The National Potato Council held its virtual summer meeting last Thursday. During a potato industry and COVID-19 update, United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien reviewed demand and pricing for fresh red potatoes. Klompien said shipping started…Potato News
Published June 29, 2020
The Potato Blight Line is back, but with a few changes this year. In this week's Potato News update, University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson covers what farmers can expect. Potato News is made possible by…Nozzle Selection Need Attention for White Mold Applications
Published June 29, 2020
Significant white mold pressure is expected this year in soybeans and dry beans. BASF Technical Services Representative Ken Deibert says 2019 was an ‘epic’ year for white mold and that inoculum is evident again this season. Diebert recommends a spray…A Fungicide Nightmare
Published June 29, 2020
Lakota-based Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso expects fungicide applications to begin this week on the early wheat in in northeastern North Dakota. There’s a big difference between the early wheat and the crop was planted later in the spring.…Farmers May Want to Consider Locking In Harvest Basis
Published June 26, 2020
Farmers have been reluctant sellers of corn and soybeans, because of the low commodity prices. That is causing basis bids to firm around the country. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, farmers may want to…