Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Canola Yields Increasing Year-by-Year
Published February 18, 2022
During the NDSU Extension Getting It Right virtual canola research production update meeting, Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel said canola yields have been increasing by just over 17 pounds per year. "The increase was encouraged by two things, the increase in…No End in Sight for Supply Chain Headache
Published February 18, 2022
NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman believes it will take time to work through the current supply chain shortages. "There'll probably be some relief by next year, but I don't see any relief before planting." This has been a…Adjusting to the Glyphosate Shortage
Published February 16, 2022
An already tight supply of glyphosate is now tighter. Bayer declared force majeure because of a mechanical failure at the manufacturing plant that supplies a key raw ingredient. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley is advising farmers to continue to…NDSU Extension’s Mike Hanson Passes
Published February 13, 2022
Funeral services for former NDSU Extension Northwest District Director Mike Hanson were held Saturday. Hanson, 63, began his career with NDSU Extension in 1981. He served as an Extension agent in Richland, Benson and Emmons Counties and held the district…Navigating Higher Phosphate Prices for Wheat
Published February 10, 2022
Phosphate prices aren’t as high as nitrogen, but are still high in the new year. NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen reminds wheat growers there is a relationship between profitability and the cost of phosphate fertilizer. "The higher the phosphate…Price Projections Look “Promising”
Published February 10, 2022
NDSU Extension released its short-term and long-term price projections for farmers and ranchers preparing annual budgets and cash flow projections. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says the short-term crop and livestock projections look promising. "For sure, almost all…Double Check When Using NDSU Nitrogen Calculators
Published February 7, 2022
If you are using NDSU Extension’s nitrogen calculators, Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says double check crop and fertilizer prices. Confection sunflower contracts are currently greater than the maximum value of 30 cents per pound option included in the sunflower…Making the Right Farm Program Decisions for Your Farm
Published February 7, 2022
NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Farm Service Agency hosted an Agricultural Risk Coverage/Price Loss Coverage and a Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program webinar last Thursday. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen demonstrated two farm program calculators available through…Price Projections Forecast Released
Published February 7, 2022
NDSU Extension has released its short-term and long-term price projections for farmers and ranchers preparing annual budgets and cash flow projections. The price projection for the 2022 soybean crop is $11.50 per bushel, up from $10.20 last year. Spring wheat…