Articles tagged under: dry beans
Still Scout for Caterpillars and Cloverworms
Published August 30, 2019
There is still some late feeding of thistle caterpillars and green cloverworms in soybeans and dry edible beans. According to the NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report, field reports have come in from the Red River Valley around Fargo, north…“Mixed Emotions” About Conditions
Published August 22, 2019
Despite growing season challenges, farmers are feeling more optimistic as the crop moves towards maturity and goes in the bin. It was a delayed planting season for Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz. However, that delay may have saved some…Dry Conditions Remain in Walsh County ND
Published August 18, 2019
It’s been dry in Walsh County, North Dakota. David Fedjie says prior to light rains this past week, the last substantial rain was around June 7. "Around that time we had a two inch rain. Since then, there's been smaller…Wet Conditions Linger in MN
Published August 12, 2019
The crops near Murdock, Minnesota are still suffering from the spring’s wet conditions, according to farmer Mike Yost. "In July and early August, rainfall has been about normal. We do not need moisture at this point and time." Yost says…After a Dry Start, New Rockford, ND Crops are Taking Off
Published July 31, 2019
Crops in the New Rockford, North Dakota area are taking off after a dry start this spring. James River Ag owner Taylor Koepplin says the corn crop is over 50 percent tasseled. "The soybeans and pinto beans are mainly flowering,…JM Grain Files for Chapter 11
Published July 15, 2019
A large pulse crop company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. JM Grain, which has offices in Garrison, North Dakota and Great Falls, Montana, is reporting sales of $3.5 million for this year. That compares to average sales of…White Mold Possible in Soybeans and Dry Beans
Published July 9, 2019
Scattered rains and heat push the risk of soybean diseases. BASF Technical Services Rep Ken Deibert says the ingredients for white mold in soybeans are present. "We are going to have to start thinking about white mold applications," he says.…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,…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 14, 2019
Dry bean planting in the state of Michigan is behind the average pace. Michigan State University Dry Bean Systems Specialist Scott Bales says conditions have been wet. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the…