Articles tagged under: extension
Wait for Cooler Soil Temperatures
Published October 18, 2024
According to NDSU Extension Soil Science Specialist Brady Goettl, farmers should delay fall nitrogen applications until soil temperatures cool down. "My best recommendation for making sure that nitrogen stays available and is economically going to make an impact next year…Pests Persisting Into Summer
Published July 19, 2024
NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist Anitha Chirumamilla is evaluating seed treatments and foliar insecticide applications for the canola flea beetle. "The most effective treatment was seed treatment with multiple active ingredients followed by a foliar spray application ten days or 14…Biofuels Markets Creating Opportunities for Farmers
Published July 19, 2024
NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger spoke at Langdon Research Extension Center’s Field Day about the current state of green production in agriculture, and some of the opportunities farmers could take advantage of. "Demand for low carbon fuels…Virtual Farming Competition Puts Others in Farmers’ Shoes
Published July 19, 2024
University of Nebraska’s Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) is a virtual competition held every year that allows students and farmers to step into a management role in a virtual farm environment. Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator John Nelson says…Feeling the Impact of Flooding
Published June 30, 2024
The extreme rains in portions of Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska will have a lingering impact. "There's two things that I worry about, weeds and soil," said Shane Bugeja, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota. "Where you have flooding, weeds…Sharing Information Helps All
Published April 5, 2024
Information is a tool that fits alongside those a farmer uses in the field. The sharing of information between farmers and researchers can help boost everyone in the industry and is something that GDM Seeds Regional Account Manager Adam Spelhaug…Touting the Value of Ag Research and Extension
Published May 4, 2021
Over 350 agriculture groups have signed off on a letter to congressional leadership about the importance of agricultural research, education, Extension and innovation. In particular, these groups are asking lawmakers to include $11.5 billion in funding for federal ag research…Farmer-Lender Mediation Extension Granted by MN Legislature
Published April 15, 2020
The COVID-19 relief package passed in the Minnesota Legislature contains an extension for Farmer-Lender Mediation by 60 days. It temporarily extends the period before which a creditor can enforce a debt or terminate a contract for deed subject to the…“Orphan” Programs Left Behind with Farm Bill Extension
Published October 1, 2018
With a farm bill extension, there are 39 so-called “orphan programs” that lose authorization and mandatory funding. While the spending for the programs only totals $2.8 billion, they do include most of the bioenergy, rural development and research title programs,…