Crops Articles
Canola Minute
Published August 4, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, NDSU Extension Langdon Research Center's Plant Pathologist Venkata Chapara talks about his research on verticillium wilt in canola.Winter Wheat Harvest Wraps up in South Dakota
Published August 4, 2023
Oahe Grain General Manager Tim Luken says winter wheat harvest is about wrapped up in South Dakota with total production only about 65 percent of last year's crop. "Test weights are a little over 59 lbs., so we're 2-3 lbs.…Corn Root Worm Resistance
Published August 4, 2023
Corn root worms are heading into the beetle stage. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce Potter says it’s another bad year of corn root worm with heavy resistant pockets in southern Minnesota. "Some farmers are getting better…Renovo Seed Will Be Available in October
Published August 4, 2023
A new seed brand is being launched for the 2024 growing season. Renovo Seed is backed by the Millborn supply chain. Both companies are based in Brookings. Renovo Seed will focus on forages, cover crops and conservation plantings.Dry Bean Scene
Published August 3, 2023
Central Valley Bean Cooperative General Manager Dan Fuglesten is a delegate for upcoming U.S. Dry Bean Council Convention. Learn more in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean…Smallest Kansas Wheat Crop in Decades
Published August 3, 2023
According to Kansas Wheat Commission CEO Justin Gilpin, the state's wheat harvest is finally wrapping up. “This has definitely been one of the more challenging years that we’ve had in the Southern Plains for hard red winter wheat. It was…New Foliar Micronutrient Ready for Next Season
Published August 3, 2023
WinField United is introducing a new foliar micronutrient for the 2024 growing season called MAX-IN Ultra ZMB Plus. It includes a high-load blend of zinc, manganese and boron. This product also contains CornSorb technology to increase the uptake into the…Soybean Aphid Population Grows
Published August 3, 2023
Soybean aphid numbers are ramping up across North Dakota, increasing from 22 percent of the fields scouted last week to 40 percent this week. Higher populations are being reported in Minnesota. The fields that are not at threshold should be…New Innovation from Meristem
Published August 3, 2023
Meristem Crop Performance has launched its next generation of patented BIO-CAPSULE TECHNOLOGY delivery system. In 2024, the corn product will have an option to include ETHER Enzyme Technology with enzymes that speed microbial colonization and nutrient availability. ETHER will also…