Crops Articles
Canola Minute
Published August 17, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about the latest NDSU entomology report.Preliminary Variety Information Coming In
Published August 17, 2023
Preliminary small grains yield data is starting to come in from 45 spring wheat varieties across five locations in Minnesota. "We've got a couple locations averaging over 100 bushels per acre," said Jim Anderson, spring wheat breeder, University of Minnesota.…Corn Matters
Published August 17, 2023
Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council member Jim O'Connor was recently elected to the U.S. Grains Council board of directors. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Dry Bean Scene
Published August 17, 2023
NDSU Extension Agronomy Research Specialist Justin Jacobs and Central Lakes College Ag and Energy Center Research Analyst Noah Boelter offer details about the dry bean variety trials in North Dakota and Minnesota. Learn more in this week's Dry Bean Scene.…Wheat Variety Survey Results Released
Published August 17, 2023
WB 9590 is the most popular spring wheat variety in Minnesota this year, representing nearly a quarter of the planted acreage. Torgy was the second most popular variety with 19 percent of the state’s spring wheat acreage. The survey was…A Pleasant Surprise
Published August 16, 2023
Following a hot, dry spring, Valley United Co-op Chief Operating Officer Travis Hegg is surprised by the wheat being delivered to the Reynolds, North Dakota location. "The quality has been great," said Hegg. "We're seeing 62-to-64 pound wheat. Proteins have…A Huge Year for Insects
Published August 16, 2023
This has been a big year for insect pressure. "It's been huge," reports Jesse Moch, district sales lead, Pioneer. "It's been aphids, it's been clover worms, it's bean leaf beetles, it's been grasshoppers, it's been spider mites." Moch says most farmers…Drought Stress Near Gary, MN
Published August 16, 2023
Near Gary, Minnesota, Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson says spotty moisture has been tough on soybeans. “When I’m pulling plants, the bottom sections have very nice beans. The middle and upper sections have very few…Sporadic
Published August 15, 2023
At Munich, North Dakota, Gary Beck’s barley crop looks dry. "Rain has been really sporadic here. I think quality will be fine, but yields will be down in the barley."