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ND Cropland Values Hold Mostly Steady, Pastureland Increases Slightly

Published April 16, 2021

Despite a rally in commodity prices and ad hoc government payments, North Dakota farmland values and rents have been reluctant to change much. That’s according to data from the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands survey. Farmland values are up…

The Dakotas are Dry

Published April 2, 2021

A lack of moisture and warmer than normal temperatures are causing extreme drought conditions to expand across the Dakotas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now extend from border to border across 29 central and western counties…

ND Acreage Estimates Bring Few Surprises

Published April 2, 2021

The USDA is expecting an 18 percent increase in canola acres for North Dakota this year. If realized, canola acres would reach 1.8 million acres. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is not surprised. "Canola prices, at least on…

Farmers Could Plant Canola Before Small Grains

Published March 21, 2021

Good crop establishment may be challenging this planting season. NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist Greg Endres says shallow-planted crops, like canola, will be impacted by the dry conditions. That's why farmers may need to plant canola earlier than usual. "Farmers…

Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas

Published March 18, 2021

Ranchers should expect delays in grass development this spring due to drought conditions since last fall, according to NDSU Extension livestock specialists. Typically, cool-season grasses initiate growth from tillers established in the previous growing season. However, drought stress last fall…

Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk

Published March 15, 2021

It’s no secret that it’s dry across a vast majority of the Northern Plains. That dryness is expected to linger into the summer months. In times of drought, North Dakota has diverse feedstuffs that can help livestock producer be successful.…

Updated Fertilizer Recommendations Could Save Farmers Money

Published March 11, 2021

Fertilizer prices are higher this year, especially phosphate. Before farmers buy fertilizer, NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says to review updated fertilizer recommendations. "We decreased the critical phosphate test needed for soybeans. We do have a lot of soils…

Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought

Published March 8, 2021

As dry conditions persist, livestock producers in the Northern Plains are preparing for those drought conditions as spring turnout nears. NDSU Extension rangeland and forage specialist Kevin Sedivec encourages those producers concerned about drought to start thinking about annual forage…

Dry Bean Scene

Published March 5, 2021

As farmers prepare to plant the 2021 crop, they remain optimistic about the dry bean market outlook. That message came from NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson during BeanCon21. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…

Finding the Right Acreage Balance

Published March 5, 2021

Finding the right acreage balance will be especially important this year. Given the current market prices and demand, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson expects an increase in corn, canola and soybean acres in North Dakota. "We had almost…

Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension

ND Cropland Values Hold Mostly Steady, Pastureland Increases Slightly

The Dakotas are Dry

ND Acreage Estimates Bring Few Surprises

Farmers Could Plant Canola Before Small Grains

Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas

Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk

Updated Fertilizer Recommendations Could Save Farmers Money

Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought

Dry Bean Scene

Finding the Right Acreage Balance

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