Articles tagged under: Janet Knodel

NDSU Extension Launches “Getting it Right” Series with Soybean Seminar

Published December 4, 2024

NDSU Extension is kicking off its Getting it Right series with soybeans on December 10 from 8:30 to 12pm. Extension Agronomist for Broadleaf Crops Ana Carcedo says the seminar has an all-star cast of presenters. "This year we have amazing…

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Hopper Headache

Published August 2, 2024

There are a few bugs that are starting to become problematic in the area. Adult grasshoppers are now a concern in the western part of North Dakota. “They’ll move out of the wheat and other cereal crops and move to…

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Low Insect Pressure

Published July 1, 2024

The conditions this season have led to lower overall insect pressure. NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel has seen slower development of insects. “We have not seen any significant insects to report for the most part.” Knodel says farmers should continue…

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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

Published June 15, 2024

As crops began to emerge, so did the bugs. "Get out to scout for flea beetles in any later-planted crop," said Janet Knodel, entomologist, NDSU Extension. "Most of the early crop is just taking off now with that moisture and…

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NDSU Pest Update

Published May 20, 2024

North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel says the wet soil conditions are favorable for wireworms and white grubs in the region. They can cause yield losses if ignored. Knodel says another pest to be on the lookout for…

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A Buggy Report

Published September 27, 2023

NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel identified grasshoppers as the biggest pest problem in wheat, barley and soybeans. "We expected as much with the drought last year; grasshoppers were at economic (treatment) levels more so in the central and western areas…

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Insect Issues

Published July 3, 2023

Wheat midge is being found in light numbers spring wheat fields. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel encourages farmers to begin scouting. "Most fields are ten-to-15 percent emerged in the northern tier of North Dakota where we see the most economic…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published May 23, 2023

NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel joins us to talk about the Northarvest Bean Growers Association grower survey results in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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Weevils Pose a Threat to Sunflower Crop

Published March 22, 2023

NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel describes the Red Sunflower Seed Weevil as the most severe pest for sunflower growers this past year. "The larvae stage is causing the most damage by feeding on the kernels, usually damaging about one-third of…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published April 15, 2022

In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel talks about the 2021 Dry Bean Grower Survey results of weed and insect infestations. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.  

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