Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
What Does Russia-Ukraine Dispute Mean for U.S. Wheat?
Published February 4, 2022
The uncertainty between Russia and Ukraine has local wheat growers curious about possible market impacts. Russia is the largest wheat exporter and Ukraine is the third largest in the world. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said it’s very…Adopt Good Soybean Management to Bridge Yield Gaps
Published February 4, 2022
The strong price of soybeans makes it an attractive crop to plant, but it's still a relatively new crop in North Dakota. At the Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research, NDSU Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel outlined soybean…Growing Concerns About the South American Crop
Published January 26, 2022
The northern growing regions of Brazil are expected to have good yields. NDSU Extension Marketing Education Specialist Frayne Olson says the southern crop growing areas of Brazil are dry. "We're starting to take yield potential and total production out of…Don’t Miss the Wild World of Weeds Workshop
Published January 17, 2022
The Wild World of Weeds Workshop is happening in-person Tuesday at the Fargodome. The program features a look at dry bean, sugarbeet, potato and small grain weed management. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says there will also be a…A Narrow Export Window Possible for U.S. Soybeans
Published December 28, 2021
After a late start a year ago, Brazilian farmers were able to plant soybeans on a timely basis this past year. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is concerned this may narrow the export window for U.S. soybeans to…Maximizing Fertizer ROI
Published December 24, 2021
Maximizing return on investment is the name of the game with high fertilizer costs. NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says the focus should be based on maximizing "Our fertilizer recommendations are set up to do just that. We may…No Silver Bullet Available for Clubroot Management
Published December 16, 2021
Canola growers from across the region met in Langdon, North Dakota to learn about the latest hot button issues in canola production. Northern Canola Growers Association President Pat Murphy says club root research continues to be a priority. "The genetics…Awards Presented to NDSU Extension Faculty and Staff
Published December 13, 2021
North Dakota State University faculty and staff have been recognized during an annual awards ceremony. The Larson/Yaggie Excellence in Research Award went to Plant Pathology Assistant Professor Guiping Yan. Plant Scientist Marisol Berti was awarded the Eugene Dahl Excellence in…The Drought Will Leave a Scar
Published December 13, 2021
North Dakota farmers and ranchers will remember 2021 as a year of widespread drought. NDSU Extension State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says the drought will leave a scar. It set records in North Dakota. "It's comparable to 1936 and 1988, but…