Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Dry Bean Scene
Published January 24, 2021
The dry bean markets look much different compared to last year at this time, mostly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Seasonally, there hasn’t been as much of a price recovery in the navy bean market when compared to the pinto…Rally Could Impact Acreage in Northern Plains
Published January 22, 2021
The corn and soybean rally will impact local planting intention. During the AgCountry Farm Credit Services Virtual Marketing Day, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said he has heard from specialty crop companies. "The processors would be very comfortable…Wild World of Weeds Workshop Highlights Weed Control Research
Published January 20, 2021
During Tuesday's virtual Wild World of Weeds Workshop, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley took a closer look at Palmer amaranth. "We found additional counties in 2020 with Palmer amaranth. Many of them are linked to contaminated cattle feed. We…ND Farmers Should Prepare for Persisting Drought Conditions
Published January 15, 2021
North Dakota farmers need to be prepared if drought conditions persist this year. That’s according NDSU Extension specialists. Much of the Dakotas and Minnesota are experiencing dry conditions. In fact, 62 percent of North Dakota is in severe drought with…Extension Updates Recommendations for Waterhemp Control in Sugarbeets
Published January 14, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension’s annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session was held virtually this past week. Research on waterhemp control is a priority. Extension agronomist Tom Peters says new research has revealed some inaccurate previous waterhemp assumptions. "I've…Stronger Grain Prices Keep Machinery Costs Firm
Published January 6, 2021
The optimism over grain prices is expected to keep machinery costs firm. In a virtual Lake Region Extension Roundup presentation, NDSU Extension agriculture finance specialist Bryon Parman said equipment dealers are expecting steady to firm equipment prices. "About 79 percent…Virtual Lake Region Extension Roundup Happening This Week
Published January 3, 2021
The Lake Region Extension Roundup moved to a virtual format this year with live session and pre-recorded sessions. "Our pre-recorded sessions run until the end of the day on January 6. On January 5, we'll offer live sessions, but pre-registration…#9 Story of 2020: What’s Next for Dicamba?
Published December 28, 2020
In June, as Northern Plains farmers began to apply post-emergence herbicides, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA to terminate registrations for Bayer’s XtendiMax, BASF’s Engenia and Corteva Agriscience’s FeXapan herbicides immediately. "All of a sudden to have…Labor Costs Increase, Little Change Expected in Cash Rents
Published December 16, 2020
Compared to other parts of the country, North Dakota farmland values remain flat. As a result, NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Byron Parman does not expect much of an increase in cash rent. Parman, who was part of the NDSU…