Articles tagged under: Jochum Wiersma
Plan to Attend the Research Update for Ag Professionals
Published December 24, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension are partnering for their annual Research Update for Ag Professionals. UM Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma is encouraging preregistration for the events taking place on January 3 at Owatonna, January 4 at Willmar…Poor Falling Numbers
Published August 31, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma has been fielding calls about poor falling numbers. Heavy fog and cool overnight temperatures are potential contributing factors. He suggests waiting to harvest fields that you suspect sprout and prioritizing others.…Simple Management Tactic for Wheat Stem Sawfly
Published July 21, 2023
Insect pressure was discussed during the University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Plot Tour at Brooks. “We started noticing incidents of wheat stem sawfly to increase in Minnesota," said Jochum Wiersma, small grains specialist, University of Minnesota Extension. "It’s been…U of M Small Grain Summer Plot Tours Continue
Published July 17, 2023
The University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota this week. Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says these tours will give farmers a chance to see current and new varieties. “It’s one thing to talk…MN Wheat Minute
Published June 30, 2023
Tune in to University of Minnesota Small Grain Specialist Jochum Wiersma in the latest MN Wheat Minute and learn about scab risk.Winners and Losers
Published June 21, 2023
Heat and dryness pushed the maturity of the spring wheat crop. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says the crop is losing yield potential because of drought stress. "There's winners and losers because not everyone missed the…MN Wheat Minute
Published June 11, 2023
Minnesota Wheat is looking for research fields. Hear more from University of Minnesota Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.MN Wheat Minute
Published May 24, 2023
Minnesota Wheat is looking for research fields. Hear more from University of Minnesota Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.Soil Fertility Minute
Published January 26, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnestoa Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma joins us to talk about spring wheat applications. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council