Crops Articles
Grain Traders Monitoring Rainfall Across Corn Belt
Published June 19, 2020
The forecast for the weekend rains added some uncertainty to the grain markets. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are closely watching the weather. "I think it will come down to who gets the rain and who doesn't.…Wind Limits Weed Control Applications
Published June 19, 2020
University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Seth Naeve says it’s been unusually windy during the spray season. "There hasn't been good conditions for farmers. There are big swaths of the state where the total time available to spray some of those…Some ND Herbicide Applications Delayed
Published June 19, 2020
Weed management is top-of-mind for farmers. Windy conditions have kept some post-emergence herbicide applications on hold. "I hope farmers continue to be patient with the wind. Spray drift isn't something we can handle right now," said Sarah Lovas, owner and…Crop Watch
Published June 19, 2020
Crops in the Minto, North Dakota area are off to a good start. According to Minto Ag Center owner and agronomist Trevor Slominski, the timely rains helped. "Some crops got a little more moisture than farmers wanted, but overall, the…A Divided Spring Wheat Crop in ND
Published June 19, 2020
The spring wheat crop has a decent stand across much of North Dakota, but there is a divide. "In the west, the topsoil moisture has been challenged by hot, windy days. That's starting to take a toll," said Neal Fisher,…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 19, 2020
Farmers in the state of Michigan had more timely planting window for this year’s dry edible bean crop. Michigan State University Extension dry bean systems specialist Scott Bales describes planting conditions as “nearly ideal”. Hear more in the Dry Bean…Flea Beetle Pressure Noted in Canola
Published June 19, 2020
Flea beetle pressure is being seen in Langdon and Minot, North Dakota area canola fields. "The seed treatment residual is gone now so when we have a late flush of flea beetles coming out from overwintering, it can cause quite…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 18, 2020
Farmers continue to weight their weed control strategies across the Red River Valley sugarbeet growing area. Learn more in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing…New Tank Mix Option for Soybean Growers
Published June 18, 2020
Valent USA has a new option for postemergence weed control. A new FIFRA 2(ee) recommendation has been made for a tank mix of Cobra herbicide, Perpetuo herbicide and glyphosate.