Articles tagged under: Joel Ransom
Patience Key When Preparing for Spring
Published February 10, 2020
One of the biggest unknowns for farmers is what spring will bring. Some farmers have crops that need to be harvested. They want to know how soon they can get back into fields. NDSU Extension Agronomist Joel Ransom says patience…Corn Maturity Still a Big Concern for Farmers
Published September 18, 2019
Warm temperatures will help boost corn maturity. NDSU Extension Cereals Agronomist Joel Ransom says the corn crop will gain some much-needed growing degree units. "These warm days are beneficial, but there aren't enough of them yet. I think our growing…Why Low Falling Numbers are Concerning
Published August 30, 2019
Low falling numbers in wheat is a growing concern in North Dakota. NDSU Extension cereals agronomist Joel Ransom says the falling number test is an indication of possible sprout damage in wheat. "They take a whole wheat sample, grind it…ND Corn Still Two Weeks Behind on Average
Published July 12, 2019
NDSU Extension Cereal Agronomist Joel Ransom says the warmer weather is moving North Dakota corn along. "It's nice to see things starting to pick up pace," says Ransom. "The crop is filling the rows. Each day we can see additional…Opportunities to Improve Farming in Ecuador
Published January 28, 2019
The Northwest Minnesota Ag Peer Group understands farming is similar and different in Ecuador, compared to the U.S. One big difference is the lack of a strong extension program. NDSU Extension Small Grains Agronomist Joel Ransom is working to change…Researchers Consider Ways to Manage Yellow Rust
Published January 24, 2019
While there’s not much wheat production in Ecuador, researchers at the National Institute of Agricultural Research are looking at ways to improve the crop by managing diseases like fusarium head blight and yellow rust. In Ecuador, wheat protein is 11 to…