Crops Articles
Belchim Crop Protection Leadership Participate in ISBI
Published March 15, 2024
Belchim Crop Protection USA President and General Manager Tom Wood sees Cercospora Leaf Sot and resistant Kochia as priorities for the company. "Sugarbeets are very important to us," Wood told RRFN. "We've expanded our label for SpinAid, which most people…Plan Now for Cercospora Leaf Spot
Published March 15, 2024
University of Minnesota Sugarbeet Pathologist Ashok Chanda is preparing for a long Cercospora season. "If it happens to be an early season and if you have good moisture, it'll be off to a good start," said Chanda. "There's a chance that…SD Corn Comments
Published March 15, 2024
In the United States, 31 percent of agriculture producers are women. South Dakota Corn is celebrating Women's History Month. South Dakota Corn Growers Association board member Kelsey Geraets joins South Dakota Corn Comments this week highlighting women's role in the…Early Planting Means Early Weeds
Published March 15, 2024
The warmer winter could lead to an early planting season in the Red River Valley. According to NDSU agronomist Tom Peters, that could lead to more weed activity to start the season. "We're going to have to be very careful…AI Study Can Predict Carbon Levels
Published March 15, 2024
Researchers at University of Minnesota’s AI-CLIMATE are using artificial intelligence to predict carbon cycles in agricultural ecosystems. "AI can take all of this data and make better use of it faster, more accurately and cheaper," said AI-Climate co-founder Zhenong Jin.…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 11, 2024
Kelley Bean Company North Dakota and Minnesota Regional Sales Manager John Bartsch joins the Dry Bean Scene. Dry bean acres could see an increase in the 2024 growing season. Strong demand for edible beans and lower prices for other crops…Canola Minute
Published March 11, 2024
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. The Getting It Right in Canola Production Virtual Meeting will be held March 12. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says this is a chance for producers to…Spring Planting Outlook
Published March 9, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient and Water Management Specialist Lindsay Pease joined the university's latest Nutrient Management Podcast. She says unusual winter weather could mean producers will get into the field early. “We don't have quite as deep of a…New Loveland Products Fertilizer Boosts Yields
Published March 8, 2024
A recently released biological fertilizer from Loveland Products, Terramar, can help supplement a producer’s plant fertility treatments by reducing plant stress and improving nutrient uptake. Agricen Senior Director of Commercial Development Scott Lay says they have been seeing consistent yield…