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Early Weed Control Key for Corn Success, Says BASF Specialist

Published April 14, 2026

BASF Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides Josh Putman emphasizes the importance of starting clean and staying clean when it comes to weed control. "Early season weed control is really the most important time for us, especially when we're thinking…

MDA Announces State-Specific Dicamba Rules

Published February 10, 2026

Minnesota agriculture officials have announced new state-specific restrictions on three dicamba herbicide products for the 2026 growing season. Applications south of Interstate 94 must end by June 12, while use north of I-94 is prohibited after June 30. Statewide, dicamba…

Early Weed ID Key to Protecting Yields

Published February 9, 2026

Weeds are a big yield robber, and early detection is all-important, but equally important is identification. University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Eric Yu says early, accurate identification is the first step toward reducing yield loss. "We really want to…

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Sharpen Your Pencils

Published January 28, 2026

Farmers faced a tough year in 2025. According to NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman, 2026 isn’t looking to be much better. "The margin is looking pretty tight, mainly because we haven't seen really any decline in production costs…

Gowan Reinvents Proven Products for Potatoes

Published January 8, 2026

Gowan Company continues to build on its long-standing relationship with potato growers while expanding its global footprint. Speaking during Potato Expo, Gowan Company Northwest Sales Representative Kayley Jacobson said the family-owned company has grown significantly since its founding in 1962.…

Herbicide Impact on Sugarbeets Under Study in Minnesota

Published July 18, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension held its Crops and Soils Day in Crookston this week, where they covered a variety of topics about small grains diseases, soil health and management, and research into how herbicides are impacting the sugarbeet crop. Extension…

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Critical Timing for Soybean Herbicide Options

Published June 30, 2025

With soybeans now approaching or at the R1 stage, farmers will need to switch up their herbicide strategy to battle against increased weed pressure from warmer weather. "Now that we have had some heat and we're in the longest days…

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Broadleaf Weeds Off to Early Start in the Region

Published June 6, 2025

NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says many weeds have gotten an early start to the year. "Mainly broadleaf weeds like wild buckwheat and common ragweed are up in abundance this year," said Ikley. "They also thrive in cooler conditions,…

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Wild Oat Control Options

Published January 22, 2025

For small grains, wild oats are especially problematic. NDSU Extension Crop and Weed Sciences Associate Professor Kirk Howatt has been researching control methods for wild oats. These methods often lean toward more soil-applied herbicides. "The triallate works best if we…

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New Herbicide from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions in Trials

Published April 4, 2024

Farmers can never have too many tools in their bags, especially when it comes to herbicide resistance. A new product from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions is expected to be available as early as the 2025 planting season. Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions board…

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Early Weed Control Key for Corn Success, Says BASF Specialist

MDA Announces State-Specific Dicamba Rules

Early Weed ID Key to Protecting Yields

Sharpen Your Pencils

Gowan Reinvents Proven Products for Potatoes

Herbicide Impact on Sugarbeets Under Study in Minnesota

Critical Timing for Soybean Herbicide Options

Broadleaf Weeds Off to Early Start in the Region

Wild Oat Control Options

New Herbicide from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions in Trials

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