Crops Articles
Canada and China Disputes Discussed in Trade Trip
Published September 9, 2019
A U.S. trade delegation is back from a trip to Canada. U.S. Soybean Export Council Regional Director Kevin Roepke was on the tour. He says the trade disputes between Canada and China had attention throughout the week. "There are two…Aphids Still Hanging Around Seed Potatoes
Published September 9, 2019
Entomologists continue to find aphids in traps near seed potato fields in the region. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says the green stems and vines on the potatoes will attract aphids, increasing the risk of PVY virus. "There…Corn Starting to Dent Near Lake Benton, MN
Published September 9, 2019
The corn near Lake Benton, Minnesota is just starting to dent. That’s according to farmer Bob Worth. "The corn is 50 to 60 percent dented. We only planted corn on May 15," says Worth. "Corn in the area that's planted…NFU Members Meeting With USDA
Published September 9, 2019
National Farmers Union members are meeting with USDA officials today. That’s part of this week’s fly-in. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says farmers still have questions about the Market Facilitation Program. "There was, I think, a miscalculation on…Rural Perspectives
Published September 9, 2019
Uncooperative harvest weather is causing quality issues in spring wheat. Based at Ada, Minnesota, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Crop Insurance Specialist Ginger Harris encourages farmers with falling number issues to do their research and contact their crop insurance agent.…Average to Below Average Wheat Near Jamestown
Published September 6, 2019
Based in Stutsman County, NDSU Extension agent Alicia Harstad says there is still a little spring wheat left to harvest in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. "For the most part, we're more than three-quarters done with wheat harvest. Some farmers…Hellevang Publishes Tips for Drying Wheat
Published September 6, 2019
Wheat can be dried without supplemental heat, as long as there's enough air flow. That's according to a new publication written by NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang. "The moisture holding capacity of the air is related to the temperature,"…Advancing Specialty Soybeans and Other Grains
Published September 6, 2019
The proposed Soy Innovation Campus at Crookston, Minnesota will help expand specialty soybean production in the region. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says the council has invested money in breeding programs at the University of Minnesota.…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 6, 2019
Despite a late start to planting and a stretch of dry weather, Michigan Dry Bean Commission Executive Director Joe Cramer says the dry bean crop has developed surprisingly well this growing season. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene,…