Crops Articles
EPA Labels Formaldehyde as Unreasonable Risk to Human Health
Published March 27, 2024
The EPA released its draft formaldehyde risk evaluation this month. The report claims that formaldehyde poses an "unreasonable risk to human health." American Feed Industry Association Director of Feed Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs Gary Huddleston argues that formaldehyde is a…Waiting for EPA’s Decision on GREET Model
Published March 27, 2024
Ethanol remains a priority for the ag sector and newly-elected North Dakota Corn Utilization Council Chairman Carson Klosterman said sustainable aviation fuel and E15 markets are a major focus. "The biggest obstacle now with the Council is the GREET model.…Stand Establishment is Critical for the Beet Crop
Published March 27, 2024
As planting season approaches, Vive Crop Protection Northern Technical Sales Agronomist David Reif asks sugarbeet growers to be cautious. "We always think about stand establishment, getting that crop up and out of the ground, and disease control," said Reif. "Early season…WestBred Wheat Report
Published March 27, 2024
In this edition of the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages farmers to get their plans in place for the spring season. Berg said supplies are going fast, but he asks growers to lock in their…BASF Offers SCN Tool
Published March 26, 2024
BASF is launching a new website to provide farmers with soybean cyst nematode sampling results from across the country. The website is designed to be a decision-making tool for farmers dealing with this pest.Spring and Summer Grain Storage Reminders
Published March 25, 2024
NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says it’s important to pay attention to moisture levels of stored grain as temperatures rise. Allowable storage time started to accumulate last fall just after harvest. Hellevang says grain quality will start to decline…Warm Winter Impacts on Pests
Published March 25, 2024
The mild temperatures this winter may lead to heavier insect pressure this growing season. “We often rely on our cold winters to kind of hold back the tide from a lot of either invasive insects or push back from the…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 25, 2024
Seed decisions are important when considering disease mitigation for the coming season. NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell joins The Dry Bean Scene this week to talk about making seed decisions ahead of planting. Looking at past data and disease pressure…SD Corn Comments
Published March 25, 2024
South Dakota Corn celebrated National Ag Day by highlighting the diversity of agriculture. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Taylor Sumption joins South Dakota Corn Comments to talk about his operation and how agriculture contributes to the global economy…