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Dry Bean Scene

Published August 7, 2020

In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, listen to crop updates from the Portland and Rugby, North Dakota areas. This program on the Red River Farm Network is made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, BASF, Johnstown Bean Company and…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published July 24, 2020

The dry edible bean growers looks good in portions of North Dakota and Minnesota, while some fields have been inundated by too much moisture and severe weather. Also, growers should be on the lookout for both bacterial blight and rust.…

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Record High Dry Bean Acreage in ND, Potato Number is Record Low

Published June 30, 2020

Nationwide, canola acreage is down eight percent from last year. The planted area for canola in North Dakota totals more than 1.5 million acres, down nine percent from last year. Minnesota canola acreage increased. Dry bean acreage throughout the country…

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Crop Watch

Published June 19, 2020

Crops in the Minto, North Dakota area are off to a good start. According to Minto Ag Center owner and agronomist Trevor Slominski, the timely rains helped. "Some crops got a little more moisture than farmers wanted, but overall, the…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published June 5, 2020

This year's planting conditions have been better for some farmers than others. Soils have remained wet in places, presenting their fair share of challenges. Hear more in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown…

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Farmers Navigate Market Dynamics

Published April 6, 2020

The current market dynamics are challenging for farmers. "We are figuring out how to respond to this," said Paul Sproule, a farmer from Grand Forks, North Dakota. "How will this change the dynamics of agriculture today?" Sproule said local farmers…

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Planting Intentions for Other Crops Expected to Rise

Published March 31, 2020

Nationwide, sugarbeet planting intentions for the 2020 crop year are estimated at 1.14 million acres. That’s a one percent increase from the previous year. This year’s dry bean planted acreage is projected at 1.37 million, up seven percent from 2019.…

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A Variety of Vive Options Available

Published March 6, 2020

Vive Crop Protection Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dan Bihlmeyer says the company offers in-furrow technology to protect seedlings from pests and diseases for a wide variety of crops. "Our AZteroid FC 3.3 has been in use for three…

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Researching Row Spacing and Plant Populations in Dry Beans

Published January 9, 2020

NDSU Extension has published research on plant population and row spacing for navy beans and black beans and is now looking at pinto beans. "What is the sweet spot for row spacing and plant populations? asked Greg Endres, area cropping…

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Harvey, ND Farmers Dealing with Yield Losses and a Wet Crop

Published November 8, 2019

The soybean and dry edible bean harvest is the focus right now for Harvey, North Dakota farmers. The Arthur Companies agronomy manager Travis Larson says yields are acceptable, but some of the bean crop is getting left in the field.…

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