Crops Articles
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published October 18, 2019
With the extreme wet conditions, stalk integrity can be an issue in corn. Pioneer field agronomist Jesse Moch wants growers to check out those fields. "The majority is coming from crown rot that moves up through the stalk and eventually…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 18, 2019
Snow and rain halted dry bean harvest in much of the Northern Plains. Some North Dakota counties are evening being considered for a disaster declaration. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers…Governor Burgum Planning Townhall Meetings with Farmers
Published October 17, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning a series of townhall meetings across the state to get a look at conditions and hear from impacted farmers and ranchers. A schedule is still being finalized, but the meetings will likely begin…Amidst a Tough Harvest, Agriculture Asks for Disaster Aid
Published October 17, 2019
“This is one of the most challenging harvests North Dakota farmers have ever faced.” Those words come from North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Dan Wogsland, who says conditions aren’t getting any easier. Extreme moisture has resulted in quality issues,…Northern Ag Groups Push for “Appropriate Disaster Assistance”
Published October 17, 2019
A letter has been sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue seeking “the fullest appropriate disaster assistance” under the WHIP+ program and other USDA programs. This letter was signed by groups representing farmers in the Northern Tier states, including soybeans, wheat,…Canola Minute
Published October 17, 2019
The October USDA Crop Production report does show an uptick in canola production. Hear from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.Kochia Management Survey Available
Published October 17, 2019
NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley is asking farmers to take a kochia management survey for the Western IPM Kochia Working Group. "Conducting the survey to monitor a farmer's concern on kochia, if they're aware of herbicide resistance on their…MN Corn Matters
Published October 17, 2019
Farmers need to be on the lookout for Palmer amaranth ahead of the combines this fall. Hear from Minnesota Department of Agriculture section manager Denise Thiede in this edition of Corn Matters, made possibly by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.ND Farmers Market and Growers Association Update
Published October 17, 2019
Farmers markets across North Dakota are still open for the season. North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association President Ross Lockhart encourages customers to check out the fall produce, canned items and baked goods in this update.