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The Sugarbeet Report

Published July 3, 2022

Extremely windy conditions aren't good for the sugarbeet crop. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters has an update on the sugarbeet crop. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and…

Prioritize Fields for Weed Control

Published June 29, 2022

June 30 is the final day to apply over-the-top dicamba products in North Dakota and northern Minnesota. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says for farmers with many acres left to cover, prioritize the weediest fields. "Where you know you…

Heat Crinkle Seen in Potatoes

Published June 27, 2022

University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is getting reports of heat crinkle in potatoes. The plant is shocked withen sprouts come out of the cool, moist soil and it the hot topsoil. Robinson says plants typically…

NDSU Extension Hosts Durum Day

Published June 23, 2022

NDSU Extension and Eighth Avenue Foods and Provisions hosted Durum Day at the Carrington Research Extension Center. Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres says goal of durum research is provide a consistent quality and supply of durum to pasta makers. Research…

Wheat Exports Influenced by Global Outlook

Published June 22, 2022

It’s unclear what will happen in the next year for wheat shipments out of the Port of Duluth. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says there are two factors affecting wheat movement, the yield potential for the newly planted…

Ethanol Has a Moment

Published June 17, 2022

With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…

Beneficial Moisture

Published June 17, 2022

For the first time in two-and-a-half years, the U.S. Drought Monitor map shows no dryness across in North Dakota. North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Ackyuz says the drought started creeping into the state in May 2020 and started moving out…

Be Ready for the Sugarbeet Root Maggot

Published June 10, 2022

The late planting season delayed the movement of the sugarbeet root maggot fly. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says while the maggot is a little behind, the small sugarbeet plants are a bigger concern. "The tiny plants are really vulnerable.…

Questions Remain Over Black Sea Ports

Published June 8, 2022

With the possibility of Ukranian ports opening up, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is monitoring the discussion between Russia, Turkey and United Nations. "Some of the ports, like Mariupol, are controlled by the Russians. There's been a lot…

Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock

Published June 6, 2022

Varying pasture conditions mean forage nutrients will also differ depending on location. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says a forage analysis can pay big dividends for a livestock herd. "Even in a drought situation, the forage mineral analysis…

Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension

The Sugarbeet Report

Prioritize Fields for Weed Control

Heat Crinkle Seen in Potatoes

NDSU Extension Hosts Durum Day

Wheat Exports Influenced by Global Outlook

Ethanol Has a Moment

Beneficial Moisture

Be Ready for the Sugarbeet Root Maggot

Questions Remain Over Black Sea Ports

Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock

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