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Canola Minute
Published August 24, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman reminds growers to look for Diamondback moth damage.Using Drones to Measure Nitrogen
Published August 24, 2023
University of Minnesota Potato Breeder Laura Shannon's breeding program is focusing on quality traits. With red potatoes, the direction is to improve shape, color, and skinning. "We're also interested in using drones to measure nitrogen use efficiency for processors." Shannon…Parched Potato Crop Needs Moisture
Published August 24, 2023
The potato crop is coming along quite well across the Northern Plains. Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says dry weather is having an impact on the non-irrigated potato crop. "There's no question it's dry, but the irrigated acres look good."…Problem Potato Pests
Published August 24, 2023
Colorado Potato Beetles require a certain amount of heat to break their winter dormancy. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae saw the pest show up later than usual this season. "We had that early season heat before it got…Fall Soil Sampling
Published August 24, 2023
Following the small grain harvest, AGVISE Laboratories soil scientist John Breker says it is important to get soil data before moving onto fall tillage. This is especially important for immobile nutrients. “If you try to take samples after a chisel…Research Highlighted at NPGA Field Day
Published August 24, 2023
The Northland Potato Growers Association held its annual field day Thursday. NDSU Plant Pathologist Julie Pasche says soilborne diseases are very difficult to deal with. "You can't see what's going on and some of those pathogens stay in the soil."…Rain Needed for Potato Crop
Published August 24, 2023
Northland Potato Growers Association President Donavan Johnson says the crop looks okay. "The amount of tubers per plant has been good," said Johnson. "From a sizing standpoint, we'd love to have rain to come through and build it up a…Wet Mornings Raise Sprout Concerns in Barley
Published August 24, 2023
Ashley, North Dakota farmer Tony Schneider started barley harvest this week, despite fields holding a little bit of moisture from humidity and dew. "It looks really good after we had such a late start, but those million-dollar rains in June…Multi-State Specialty Crop Program Opens
Published August 24, 2023
USDA has announced up to $10 million in available competitive grant funding through the 2023 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. State departments must partner with organizations located in at least two different states to qualify. The grants support projects that address…