Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
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…The Economics of Fertilizer Use
Published March 1, 2021
Spring fertilizer prices may bring sticker shock, but NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says revised fertilizer recommendations for soybeans may be a bright spot for local farmers. "We decreased the critical soil test level to about half of what…FeXapan Not a Weed Control Option for Farmers in 2021
Published March 1, 2021
Corteva Agriscience will stop selling FeXapan herbicide this year. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says the lack of federal approval for product could be one reason why the company made the decision. "At this point, they'd have to go…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 26, 2021
Farmers are finalizing acreage decisions for the 2021 planting season. For farmers considering planting dry beans, NDSU Extension's Greg Endres says the profit potential certainly is there. Get the full details in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…Farmers, Researchers and Others Offer Support for Research and Education in North Dakota
Published February 22, 2021
In a joint hearing of the North Dakota Senate and House Agriculture Committees on Friday, the State Board of Agriculture Research and Education (SBARE) provided testimony in support of full funding for education and research. SBARE chair Mark Birdsall, a…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 19, 2021
Soybean cyst nematode is not just a problem in soybeans, it can also be a problem in dry beans. Learn more from NDSU Extension plant pathologist Sam Markell in the Dry Bean Scene. This weekly program is made possible by…