Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension

ND Soybeans “Fairly Close to Normal Bloom Period”

Published June 14, 2019

With a delay in soybean planting, NDSU Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel reminds farmers to consider soybean bloom when applying herbicides. "If someone planted soybeans May 19, they were basically ahead compared to normal heat units. Based on that information, I'd…
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Farmers are Considering Cover Crops for PP Acres

Published June 11, 2019

In the case of prevent plant, cover crops are one option farmers are considering for fields left unplanted. NDSU Extension soil health specialist Abbey Wick is receiving questions from area farmers on the topic. Wick says one benefit is weed…
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Early Season Fungicide Application Can Help Wheat

Published June 6, 2019

NDSU Extension Cereals Pathologist Andrew Friskop says early-season fungicide application in spring wheat targets the residue borne diseases. "One of the most common things to do right now is when a herbicide pass is going across the field is to…
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The Sugarbeet Report

Published June 6, 2019

According to NDSU Extension entomologist Mark Boetel, sugarbeet root maggot and springtails are starting to pop up. Get the details in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions, H&S Manufacturing and Corteva Agriscience.
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Balancing Available Forages

Published June 6, 2019

As producers turn livestock out to pasture, it is important to balance available grass and forages. According to NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan, balancing stocking rates helps to prevent overgrazing. "Stocking rate is based on the number…
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Northern Corn Rootworm Showing Resistance

Published June 2, 2019

Northern corn rootworm resistance is happening in the most common Bt traits in southeastern North Dakota. NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel says resistant corn rootworm beetles were found at Sargent and Ransom Counties. Knodel says scouting and rotation are key…
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Planting Delays Continue to be a Market Mover

Published May 30, 2019

The lack of planting progress is evident throughout much of the Midwest. According to NDSU Extension crop economist Frayne Olson, wet conditions are creating opportunities in the markets."If your planting corn right now, make sure you're also trying to price…
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The Sugarbeet Report

Published May 23, 2019

According to NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters, it is not too early for farmers to be thinking about weed control in this year's sugarbeet crop. Hear more in The Sugarbeet Report is made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag…
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Watch for Wheat Disease this Growing Season

Published May 21, 2019

A new growing season means a new set of potential disease issues in crops. As wheat starts coming out of the ground, NDSU Extension plant pathologist Friskop encourages farmers to scout fields. Disease identification is an important first step, and…
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