Crops Articles
New Tech Research for Potatoes
Published October 29, 2023
The latest Minnesota Crop News, University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Carl Rosen explains that in sandier soils, potato research continues to show that it’s important to split nitrogen applications. It’s also important monitor plants closely to make sure…A Wrap On Harvest
Published October 29, 2023
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane has wrapped up his harvest. Early crops, like spring wheat and perennial rye grass, were poor after receiving only 1.5 inches of rain each month throughout the growing season. “As we got into canola, soybeans…Doyon, North Dakota Yields are Variable
Published October 29, 2023
Tronson Grain manager Pat Tronson says corn yields have been variable near Doyon, North Dakota. “Where corn caught enough moisture and extra rain, it’s pretty decent and where it didn’t, it’s average at best.” Rain and fog caused delays earlier…Working on Corn at Wyndmere, North Dakota
Published October 29, 2023
Near Wyndmere, North Dakota, Carson Klosterman was doing well with his corn harvest before the winter weather hit. “We did get the rains; give or take a week or so of when we needed it and yields have been nice…Poncho Votivo Precise Targets the ‘Silent Yield Robber’
Published October 29, 2023
BASF has launched the Poncho Votivo Precise seed treatment for the 2024 growing season. This is a unique product that provides protection for soybeans from insects and nematodes. BASF Senior Field Technical Representative Troy Bauer said nematodes are a parasitic…AURI Update
Published October 27, 2023
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is hosting their final webinar in November, that focuses on sustainability. Learn more in this AURI Update.Double-Timing Harvest
Published October 27, 2023
Burleigh County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Tyler Kralicek says farmers and ranchers worked overtime to prepare for the snow. "Guys have received anywhere from four-to-eight inches of snow. A lot of ranchers have brought their cattle closer to…Canola Minute
Published October 27, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman provides a summary of canola yields.Dealing With the New Market Environment
Published October 27, 2023
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn was one of speakers at the Harvest of Knowledge AgriWomen’s Conference. Van Ahn said farmers have options to prepare for a high cost environment. "Prices are not as good as they…