Crops Articles
Drought Expands Across the Northern Plains
Published June 26, 2020
The ever-increasing area of abnormally dry conditions, or D1 moderate drought, continues to stretch across North Dakota. Essentially, the western two-thirds of North Dakota are in one of two drought condition categories. As of Thursday, there is a small area…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 26, 2020
Planting has wrapped up and a majority of the dry edible bean crop has emerged in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Hear more from Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso in the Dry Bean Scene made possible by the…BASF Showcase Plot Tour Goes Virtual
Published June 26, 2020
In response to COVID-19, the BASF Roughrider Group has found a new approach to reach growers. "Our team within BASF in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota recognize that we can't get together in large groups and we want to…Start Scouting for Soybean Aphids
Published June 26, 2020
Soybean aphids have been identified in research plots near Harwood, North Dakota. The NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report says the infestation is very low, but it is time to start scouting fields. Soybean aphids are usually found feeding on…More Rain Needed Across Northern Plains
Published June 26, 2020
Recent rains are welcome in the drier areas of the Northern Plains, but Bismarck-based National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Abeling says these aren’t drought-ending rains. Two to three inches of rain would be helpful in the short-term, especially in the…Crop Conditions Could Get Ugly
Published June 25, 2020
Near Dickinson, North Dakota, farmer Ed Kessel’s crop needs rain. "The largest rain we've had this season is a few hundredths around Memorial Day. We need at least one inch of rain and if we don't get something by the…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 25, 2020
The sugarbeet crop up and down the Red River Valley has a wide range of maturities; everywhere form rows closing to just six leaf beets. Hear more in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag…Dry Conditions Starting to Impact ND Crops
Published June 24, 2020
Dry conditions in the western part of North Dakota are starting to take its toll on the small grains. In the Crosby area, farmer Art Schilke says the topsoil moisture is getting dry. Schilke’s farm hasn’t seen much rain in…U.S. Confiscates Chinese Meat
Published June 24, 2020
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confiscated nearly 20,000 pounds of meat products from China. The pork, beef, chicken and duck products were moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The meat was mixed into boxes…