Crops Articles
Northern Corn Rootworm Showing Resistance
Published June 2, 2019
Northern corn rootworm resistance is happening in the most common Bt traits in southeastern North Dakota. NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel says resistant corn rootworm beetles were found at Sargent and Ransom Counties. Knodel says scouting and rotation are key…The Start of a Corn Market Rally
Published May 31, 2019
University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Todd Hubbs thinks we are just at the start of a market rally. Corn acreage will be down, the only question is how much. Hubbs expects yields to be down substantially. "Based on field trials,…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 31, 2019
There is only one shot to make that first herbicide application. In the WestBred Wheat Report, Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring talks about the growth stage at which the herbicide should be applied. Listen to the update.Dry Bean Scene
Published May 31, 2019
USDA is distributing a new round of Market Facilitation Program payments, and dry edible beans will receive a piece of those funds. Get the details in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.AGP Crush Facility in Final Phases of Completion
Published May 31, 2019
Late summer into early fall, farmers in the Aberdeen area will have another market for soybeans. Ag Processing Incorporated is finishing work on the new soybean crush facility, expected to crush about 40 to 50 million bushels of soybeans each…Eastern Corn Belt Farmers Waiting for Green Light to Plant
Published May 31, 2019
Northwest Ohio farmer John Motter is typically done with planting at Memorial Day. Not this year. He made two rounds with the sprayer last week just to test equipment. Wet fields are delaying fieldwork for farmers in the eastern Corn…Planting Delays Continue to be a Market Mover
Published May 30, 2019
The lack of planting progress is evident throughout much of the Midwest. According to NDSU Extension crop economist Frayne Olson, wet conditions are creating opportunities in the markets."If your planting corn right now, make sure you're also trying to price…June Weather Could Bring Some Relief to Dry Areas
Published May 30, 2019
While wet weather continues to plague much of the Midwest, parts of North Dakota, northwest Minnesota and Canada’s Central Prairies remain on the dry side. World Weather, Incorporated senior ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says that June will bring some change…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 30, 2019
With most of the sugarbeet crop in the ground, Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel says it's time to start thinking about weed control. Learn more in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions, H&S…