Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Soil Sampling and Nitrogen Calculators Can Payoff
Published October 27, 2021
For those waiting to apply fertilizer, NDSU Extension Soil Specialist David Franzen says a good soil sample now can help farmers prepare for spring fertility needs. "Many times, coming out of a drought, we expect there to be large amounts…Knodel, Chirumamilla, Smith Honored
Published October 19, 2021
During the NDSU Extension and Research Extension Center Fall Conference, three individuals were presented career awards. NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel took home the Distinguished Service Award. The Early Career Service Award went to Langdon Extension Center cropping systems specialist…NDSU Extension Recognizes Key Supporters
Published October 19, 2021
North Dakota State University Extension has presented four Friends of Extension Awards. The recipients include Barry Medd for his longstanding support of the Rural Leadership of North Dakota program; for former State Senator Larry Robinson for his legislative work; Diane…Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022
Published October 15, 2021
When NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson starts to do back-of-the envelope calculations on next year’s acreage, the commodities that lead the charge on bottom-line potential are oilseed crops. "Leading the pack is canola. There's aggressive canola contracts already…Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market
Published September 27, 2021
There are opportunities for livestock producers in the carbon market. However, cattle's place in that market is still unknown. "We haven't heard a lot about it, so right now it is just potential opportunities," says David Ripplinger, bioproducts and bioenergy…Eastern Corn Belt Crop to Offset Losses in Western Corn Belt
Published September 13, 2021
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson isn’t surprised with the overall numbers in the USDA’s September WASDE report. According to USDA, the yield potential in the Eastern Corn Belt will offset the yield reductions seen in the Western Corn…Canola Minute
Published September 13, 2021
Diamondback moth larvae were a problem in canola thi syear, even after multiple spray treatments. Learn more from NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel in the Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Northern Plains Potato Growers Resume In-Person Field Day
Published August 29, 2021
The cool, damp conditions brought in a crowd for breakfast at Hoverson Farms in Larimore, North Dakota for the Northern Plains Potato Growers Field Day on Thursday. "Researchers are talking about their projects. It's really all about research for potato…Potato News
Published August 26, 2021
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association annual Field Day took place on Thursday, August 26. Hear more from Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson in Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF’s Provysol Fungicide for early blight.