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Good Seed Potato Crop Expected

Published January 13, 2025

North Dakota State Seed Department Commissioner Ken Bertsch is expecting a good seed potato crop. "With really dry weather this year so we're probably looking at some quality issues, but I think overall things are going to go just fine," said…

Making Seed Decisions

Published November 6, 2024

Seed supplies should be in good shape for the year ahead. That doesn't mean farmers should wait until the last minute to purchase seed. “I would be checking with who I purchase seed from, whether it is a seed dealer…

A Reputation for Certified Seed

Published June 14, 2024

The new Bolley Agricultural Lab will be located on the western edge of the NDSU campus. The facility’s namesake is Henry L. Bolley. Bolley was one of the first faculty members at North Dakota Agricultural College, now NDSU. He was…

Tight Small Grain Seed Supplies

Published December 22, 2021

Small grain seed supplies are tight going into 2022. North Dakota State Seed Department Commissioner Ken Bertsch says the number of spring wheat acres under certification increased in 2021, but farmers should act now if that want a specific variety.…

Possible Seed Potato Challenges Ahead

Published February 20, 2020

The quality and quantity of seed potatoes could be a challenge going into spring. North Dakota State Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch estimates 17 to 18 percent of North Dakota’s seed potatoes were left in the ground last year. "I know…

Seed Potato Supplies Take a Hit

Published December 2, 2019

The North Dakota State Seed Department is learning more about harvested and abandoned potatoes acres this year. State Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch says overall there’s a 16.5 to 17 percent abandonment for red seed potatoes. "It's probably not as high…

Small Grain Seed Production Could Be At Risk

Published October 16, 2019

It’s too early to tell the quality and quantity of spring wheat seed in North Dakota for the year ahead. North Dakota State Seed Department Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch says until the final certification process is wrapped up, there aren't…

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Good Seed Potato Crop Expected

Making Seed Decisions

A Reputation for Certified Seed

Tight Small Grain Seed Supplies

Possible Seed Potato Challenges Ahead

Seed Potato Supplies Take a Hit

Small Grain Seed Production Could Be At Risk

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