Articles tagged under: Jochum Wiersma
Do a Stand Count When Scouting for Weeds
Published May 7, 2021
The small grains planted in the heart of the Red River Valley in early April are starting to emerge. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says farmers were concerned. "The seed has been in the ground for…Small Grain Seeding Begins
Published April 5, 2021
With the warm, dry conditions, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says Minnesota farmers are already seeding small grains. "The biggest thing after the soil conditions are ready is for farmers to get good seed to soil…Doing More With Less
Published February 4, 2021
With the changing times in agriculture, it seems like farmers have less time to cover more acres. This is one point made by U of M Extension small grains specialist Jochum Wiersma. "How do we manage that," asks Wiersma." Apply…Extension Specialist Looking Into the Cause of Low Falling Numbers
Published August 22, 2020
From Crookston to Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers are reporting low falling numbers in the spring wheat. The same thing happened last year. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Agronomist Jochum Wiersma was surprised at the reports, because he didn't think there…Red River Valley Spring Wheat Disease Risk Continues
Published July 28, 2020
Wet fields combined with the warmer-than-usual temperatures continue to favor disease for the spring wheat growing in the Red River Valley. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jochum Wiersma is concerned about late Fusarium head blight popping up and bacterial leaf…Timing is Important for Fungicide Application
Published July 13, 2020
Hot, humid weather and spotty thunderstorms are pushing the risk for Fusarium Head Blight for wheat varieties susceptible to the disease. "In the southern Red River Valley, there's lower risk, but the northern Red River Valley has a high risk,"…Increased Risk for FHB
Published July 9, 2020
The combination of hot, humid weather and intermittent thunderstorms has pushed the risk for Fusarium Head Blight to very high for wheat varieties that are susceptible to very susceptible to the disease. The risk is even high for varieties that…Tan Spot Reported in Northern MN
Published June 16, 2020
Tan spot is being found in the fields growing wheat on wheat. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jochum Wiersma says early tan spot infections often feature a yellow discoloring of whole leaves. Research from North Dakota State University and the…Wiersma: Tips for Selecting a Spring Wheat Variety
Published January 8, 2020
If it wasn’t for a record wet fall, sprout damage and falling numbers, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says 2020 spring wheat variety discussions would be solely focused on bacterial leaf streak, vomitoxin and scab. "We…