Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension

Dry Bean Scene

Published Yesterday

It's never too early to starting scouting and treating for disease in dry edible beans. According to NDSU Extension plant pathologist Sam Markell, white mold and rust are two common diseases farmers should look for. Get the full details in…

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Potato News

Published June 29, 2020

The Potato Blight Line is back, but with a few changes this year. In this week's Potato News update, University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson covers what farmers can expect. Potato News is made possible by…

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All Eyes on July 1 for Forage Production

Published June 26, 2020

A large part of western and central portions of North Dakota have experienced dry conditions this growing season. Those areas have received less than 50 percent of normal precipitation since April 1, with extremely dry areas receiving only 20-to-30 percent…

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Potatoes Emerging in the Red River Valley

Published June 22, 2020

The fresh potato crop is emerging in the Red River Valley. "Many of those fresh red and yellow potatoes are just popping up and there's no row closure yet," said Andy Robinson, potato agronomist, NDSU Extension. "Right now, there's a…

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Flea Beetle Pressure Noted in Canola

Published June 19, 2020

Flea beetle pressure is being seen in Langdon and Minot, North Dakota area canola fields. "The seed treatment residual is gone now so when we have a late flush of flea beetles coming out from overwintering, it can cause quite…

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The Late, Tough ND Corn Harvest Continues

Published June 17, 2020

Farmers in Barnes County, North Dakota continue to harvest the 2019 corn crop. According to NDSU Extension Agent Randy Grueneich, farmers are progressing, but equipment is getting stuck and the recent storms knocked down some stalks. "The gifts from 2019…

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Peak Sugarbeet Root Maggot Fly Happening Now

Published June 16, 2020

Sugarbeet root maggot fly activity is at peak in the upper Red River Valley. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says the wind and heat is spreading out peak fly activity. The wind is also impacting fly counts. "We're not getting…

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Peak Root Maggot Fly Activity Expected Soon

Published June 5, 2020

Sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley are being advised that peak sugarbeet root maggot fly activity is close. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel expects peak fly activity to begin in the southern part of the area around June 9…

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Pesticide Program Specialist Responds to Dicamba Ruling

Published June 4, 2020

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to appeal a recent court ruling on the use of dicamba herbicide. "Once the appeal is in place, it is likely the EPA and registrants will start marshaling their arguments and taking it to…

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Wardner Begins June With a New Role at NDBC

Published June 1, 2020

Nicole Wardner is the new marketing and industry specialist for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Wardner previously worked for NDSU Extension-Sheridan County and the Red River Farm Network.

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