Articles tagged under: dry bean

State-by-State Specialty Crop Estimates Released

Published April 1, 2026

In the specialty crops, barley acreage intentions nationwide are up two percent. In North Dakota, barley acreage is projected to be in line with last year, while acreage will decline two percent from last year in Minnesota and South Dakota.…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published March 14, 2026

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell said timing is very important for the spread of rust. Soil sampling is recommended. Click here to listen to the show. 

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Fungicide Timing is Critical for White Mold

Published January 8, 2026

With the cool, wet conditions seen this past growing season, white mold pressure was evident in soybean and dry edible bean fields. NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch spoke at the Lake Region Extension Roundup and said…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published December 1, 2025

In the latest Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell discusses preparations for the 2026 growing season. Click here to listen to the update. 

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Dry Bean Scene

Published November 21, 2025

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Dry Bean Breeder Juan Osorno talks about a recent trip to Zambia where he helped local growers develop legume crops. Click here to listen. 

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Dry Bean Scene

Published October 3, 2025

In this week's Dry Bean Scene, Park River, North Dakota farmer Dwight Johnson is approaching the end of his dry bean harvest. Johnson describes it as "an above average crop." Click here.

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Dry Bean Scene

Published September 22, 2025

In this week's Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Dry Bean Breeder, Juan Ororno, reviews the disease pressure seen during this past growing season. White mold was one of the primary issues. Click here. 

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Dry Bean Scene

Published September 1, 2025

The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Gowan Company, SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnson Bean Company and Heads Up Crop Protectants. Hankinson, North Dakota farmer Joe Mauch and Climas, Minnesota Jacob Faugstad discuss the weather…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published August 16, 2025

In the latest edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch offers insight into white mold and fungicide treatments. The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday on the Red River Farm Network at 12:35 PM. The…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published August 8, 2025

In the Dry Bean Scene, University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Bob Koch talks about the soybean gall midge and its impact on dry beans. If growers have issues, they are encouraged to contact Koch. Click here to listen to the…

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