Crops Articles
MN-Torgy Debuts at Small Grains Meetings
Published January 8, 2020
The University of Minnesota released a new spring wheat variety called MN-Torgy. The breeding destination is MN 14205-7. It crosses Linkert, 01S0377-6 and Sabin. According to the University of Minnesota, the variety shows high yields and medium protein levels. Disease…Wiersma: Tips for Selecting a Spring Wheat Variety
Published January 8, 2020
If it wasn’t for a record wet fall, sprout damage and falling numbers, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says 2020 spring wheat variety discussions would be solely focused on bacterial leaf streak, vomitoxin and scab. "We…Target Weeds Early
Published January 4, 2020
It’s time now to develop a weed control strategy for 2020. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Ellis says it takes some planning. "Know your history and what weeds you have out there; I think the key overall for weed…Cover Crop Seed Issues to be Discussed at MCIA Meeting
Published January 3, 2020
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday in Fergus Falls. There will be updates on hybrid wheat and a report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Minnesota Crop Improvement Association President/CEO Fawad Shah says there will…USGC Releases Corn Quality Report
Published January 3, 2020
The U.S. Grains Council’s annual corn harvest quality report cites lower-than-average test weights, slightly higher stress cracks, broken corn and foreign material. That’s not unexpected given the weather-related problems with the 2019 crop. The USGC will share the results in…Using 2019 to Make 2020 Crop Decisions
Published January 3, 2020
Unpredictable weather and variable conditions were the rule in 2019. Pioneer agronomy manager Dan Berning says lessons were learned this past year. "We don't want to look at just 2019 and base all of our decisions on that, but it…More Snow Than Average
Published January 3, 2020
The National Weather Service has identified areas across the Northern Plains that have already had more snow than an average winter season. Those areas extend from the Canadian border south through the Devils Lake Basin and into the Jamestown area.…Cash Flow Key in 2020
Published January 2, 2020
If farmers are on a cash basis right now, Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says to make sure pre-pays generally align with what happened one year ago. "Things were goofy in 2019, because we…Water Management is a Must
Published January 2, 2020
A complete assessment of the land should be a priority for farmers taking on additional crop ground this spring. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Dan Koehler says it is all about maximizing your ROI. "To improve a piece of ground and…