Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Ranchers are Preparing for Less Forage Production
Published May 3, 2021
Following drought conditions last fall, NDSU Extension estimated a 20-to-25 percent in grassland forage production under normal precipitation conditions for this spring. Even with an average amount of rainfall in May, Extension forage and rangeland specialist Kevin Sedivec said North…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 30, 2021
As farmers select their fields for dry bean planting, NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says to watch for salinity issues when making those decisions. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers…NDSU Extension and Ag Research Budget Bill Passes Both Chambers
Published April 28, 2021
The NDSU Extension and Agriculture Research budget bill has passed both chambers of the North Dakota legislature. Now, Senate Bill 2020 awaits Governor Doug Burgum’s signature. The legislation fully restores the governor’s recommend cuts for NDSU Extension, the Research Extension…Well Grounded – Episode 2
Published April 23, 2021
The latest land values and rental rates have been released by NDSU Extension. In episode two of Well Grounded, Extension agriculture finance specialist Bryon Parman talks about the survey results, including land value trends and differences compared to previous years.…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…