Crops Articles
Fields Need to Dry Before Sugarbeet Planting Can Begin
Published April 15, 2020
While it's still too wet to begin planting right now, American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says a couple of warm, dry weeks will help. "We've got some good weather in the forecast. It's been a long winter…U.S. Ag is Reducing GHG Emissions
Published April 15, 2020
U.S. farmers and ranchers are reducing per-unit greenhouse grass emissions, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The analysis shows the agriculture sector accounts for less than ten percent of total U.S. emissions…Custom Harvesters Maneuver Labor Challenges
Published April 13, 2020
Custom harvester crews are looking for help in preparation for the upcoming season. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President Glen Jantzen says the times are unprecedented. "Some of the people from our southern borders have been able to get in. It…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 12, 2020
Trafficability will be the biggest problem when spring wheat seeding starts. WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring has more insight in the WestBred Wheat Report.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published April 12, 2020
According to Acres & Shares, there was no brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock last week. For the trading season, 3,892 shares have been brokered for an average price of $3,193.60 per share with a trading range of $2,800…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 10, 2020
NDSU Extension is a dry bean production webinar on Wednesday, April 15. Find out more from NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center agronomist Greg Endres in the Dry Bean Scene, make possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Sudden Demand for Wheat Seed
Published April 10, 2020
Acreage decisions may be shifting as planting season approaches. East River LLP owner Tim Hoggarth is seeing farmers trim down their corn acres. The downturn in the ethanol industry is a big part of that decision. "We need to remember…ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended
Published April 10, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…Tool Available to Weigh PP Decision
Published April 10, 2020
NDSU Extension has developed a spreadsheet to help farmers evaluate prevented planting decisions. The program uses partial budget to compare the economics of PP with either late planting the crop or planting some other crop. The analysis also considers crop…