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Farmers Continue to Battle Wet Conditions in Central ND
Published July 5, 2019
Wednesday morning, Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson had over an inch of rain in the gauge. That rain added to already saturated soils in the central part of the state. Ericson says both the soybeans and corn are behind.…Heat Units Needed to Get the Soybeans ‘Back on Track’
Published July 5, 2019
Based at Lakota, North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says it’s going to take nice weather this month to get the soybeans back on track. "It's going to take some 80-90 degree days. I'm not overly concerned at…Be on the Lookout for Disease in Small Grains
Published July 5, 2019
Conditions are favorable for disease development in wheat and barley. With the crops starting to flower and head, NDSU Extension Cereal Crops Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says now is the time to apply fungicide. Farmers should also look for scab,…ND Beef Commission Elects New Officer Team
Published July 5, 2019
The North Dakota Beef Commission named its 2019-2020 executive officers. Weston Dvorak of Manning, North Dakota is the new chairman. Sidney, Montana rancher Mark Voll is the vice-chairman and Travis Maddock of Davenport, North Dakota is the secretary/treasurer. Clark Price…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 5, 2019
While the dry bean crop was planted later than average in northeastern North Dakota, it is off to a good start. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, UPL, FMC,…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 5, 2019
According to University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters, the sugarbeet crop is at a transition period between weed and cercospora control. Get the details in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions,…Potential Palmer Amaranth Pops Up in ND Fields
Published July 3, 2019
Palmer amaranth may already be popping up in North Dakota fields. NDSU Extension Weed Scientist Joe Ikley looked at two different fields in the last two weeks, one in Benson County and the other in Nelson County. "I walked fields…Fewer Spring Wheat Acres Forecast for SD
Published July 3, 2019
According to the USDA, South Dakota’s spring wheat acreage is record low. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the spring wheat is vulnerable and will likely be a small crop. "We're still anxiously watching those numbers and…Grain Trade Remains Unsure of Planted Acres
Published July 3, 2019
Uncertainty continues to surround the grain markets, with many traders unsure of planted acres. Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says the planted acres may not be known until fall. "We'll see what happens in about five weeks." Crop…