Specialty Crops Battle for Acres
A few farmers in the region pulled the planter out of the shed and worked around wet spots in the field this weekend. Highs in the upper 60s and 70s will help dry things out. However, a few rains are…
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Dry Bean Scene
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel talks about the latest survey published by NDSU and Northarvest. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Shipping Container Issue Challenges Northern Agriculture
For the last 18 months, shipping containers bringing consumer goods to the United States have gone back empty to their sender. Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Executive Director Eric Wenberg would rather those empty containers be sent inland to ag…
New Navy Bean Variety Announced
NDSU Dry Bean Breeder Juan Osorno announced the release of a new navy bean variety called ND Polar during Bean Day. "It's been about ten years since we released a new navy bean variety; we're excited to see the sheer…
ND Corn, Soybean and Canola Harvested Acreage is Record Large
North Dakota farmers harvested a record high 3.6 million acres of corn, up 104 percent from 2020. The average yield was 105 bushels per acre, down 34 bushels from last year. North Dakota soybean harvested acreage was also record large…
Dry Bean Scene
Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota are virtually wrapped up with the 2021 dry bean harvest. Hear more from Pisek, ND farmer Darren Kadlec and National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Barrett in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. This radio update…
Dry Bean Scene
Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota are virtually wrapped up with the 2021 dry bean harvest. Hear more from Pisek, ND farmer Darren Kadlec and National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Barrett in this week's Dry Bean Scene on the Red…
Bean Harvest Underway in Northern Red River Valley
Near Emerado, North Dakota, farmer Jared Hagert is harvesting navy beans and pinto beans. "Right now, they're below average. There's later planted beans that looks a bit better. It's coming off now and there are many combines rolling. We've got…
An Interesting Time for Weed Management
North Dakota is in the peak of spray season for soybeans and dry edible beans, later than usual due to the slower weed germination. "As we move to the vegetative stages and toward reproduction, about every spray rig was out…
USDA to Purchase About $160 Million in Dry Beans, Peas and Lentils
The USDA will purchase up to $159.4 million in domestically produced dry beans, lentils and other products under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. This is one action the USDA is taking to address food supply chain disruptions form…
