Crops Articles
ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update
Published September 26, 2019
Late-season crops are finally coming into season, which means there is still a lot of produce left to choose from. Hear from Minot Farmers Market marketing coordinator Ann Olson in the North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update.Operation Weed Eradication
Published September 26, 2019
BASF has launched a new approach, moving away from ‘managing weeds’ to on-farm weed eradication. Vice President of U.S. Crop Agricultural Solutions Scott Kay says a different mindset is needed. "That last weed in the field is probably the strongest…Crop College
Published September 25, 2019
As farmers prepare for the corn and soybean harvest, fields should be prioritized. Hear from Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug in this episode of Crop College.Harvesting Silage in Wet Conditions
Published September 25, 2019
There is growing concern about silage harvest in the Northern Plains, as many fields remain flooded and saturated. The continued wet conditions may leave little opportunity for harvest before corn dries down past desired moisture levels or a frost occurs.…MN 4-H Agronomy Program Available Statewide in 2020
Published September 25, 2019
The Minnesota 4-H agronomy program will be available statewide starting in 2020. The program familiarizes 4-H youth with crops grown in Minnesota and the career opportunities available in crop production. More information on the program is available on the Minnesota…South Dakota Receives Additional Disaster Aid
Published September 25, 2019
South Dakota has received approval for a second round of federal disaster aid. The additional dollars will help local government entities repair property damages. Continued heavy rainfall and persistent flooding were sighted as reasons for the second round of funding.…Diving into Crop Insurance Claims
Published September 25, 2019
Late-season crop damage and harvest quality issues have farmers digging deeper into their crop insurance policy. Low falling numbers is taking over this year’s spring wheat harvest story. Based at Devils Lake, AgCountry Farm Credit Services senior insurance specialist Evan…Canola Minute
Published September 25, 2019
It’s been a slow start for canola harvest in the Minot, North Dakota area. Hear about that harvest from Northern Canola Growers Association President Pat Murphy in the latest Canola Minute.Prioritize Fields for Harvest
Published September 25, 2019
Farmers are prioritizing fields at harvest. Stalk and ear shank integrity are the most important factors to keep corn standing in fields, according to Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson. "As growers think about what hybrids to leave in the…