Crops Articles
Short Potato Planting Window Anticipated
Published January 23, 2020
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is expecting a compressed planting window for potatoes. Robinson says emergence will likely be faster because of the warmer soils with late planting. "Warmer soils mean quick emergence. A…Acres Sought for Hemp Grain Production
Published January 23, 2020
With hemp farming, most of the attention has been on CBD production. Legacy Hemp is taking a different approach, focusing on hemp grain production. Legacy Hemp agronomist Bryan Parr says production will be contracted in the region. "For 2020, we're…Local Grain Cooperatives Prepare for Busy Spring
Published January 22, 2020
Corn harvest and spring planting will run close together for some North Dakota and Minnesota farmers. Local grain cooperatives are preparing to help make the transition. Maple River Grain and Agronomy assistant general manager Alex Richard says there’s still about…Build a Program Around the Most Important Weeds
Published January 22, 2020
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters challenged attendees at the Wild World of Weeds, asking them if a weed control program should begin or end with a trait. "With resistant weeds and weeds in general, you…The Change in Glyphosate-Resistant Weed Management
Published January 22, 2020
It’s been 20 years since the first glyphosate-resistant broadleaf weed was confirmed. University of Delaware Extension weed specialist Mark VanGessel documented the first case of resistant marestail. "We documented it and about the same time Tennessee started working with it."…Herbicide Research a Focus at Wild World of Weeds
Published January 22, 2020
During the Wild World of Weeds workshop, North Dakota State University weed scientist Kirk Howatt answered questions on the latest weed control methods. In small grains and row crops, Howatt’s research is confirming antagonism between the broadleaf herbicides and the…Understand Costs
Published January 22, 2020
Expenses were up this past year for sugarbeet growers. Northland Farm Business Management instructor Josh Tjosaas says the difficult harvest influenced fuel and equipment repairs. Labor costs were also an issue. "We definitely had a bad harvest year up and…ND Presidential Disaster Request Approved
Published January 21, 2020
President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential disaster declaration. An October snowstorm caused up to $9.7 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to preliminary assessments. The declaration covers 16 counties including Grand…New Barley Varieties Approved
Published January 20, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association approved the addition four new two-row barley varieties to its recommended list of malting barley varieties for 2020. The trade association of distilling and malting companies is adding AAC Connect, LCS Odyssey, Moravian 164 and…