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Stage Set for Tough Weed Season

Published April 12, 2026

With all the moisture much of the region has received, farmers could be faced with significant weed pressure. "This is going to be another one of these years where we will have these dense mats of kochia," said Joe Ikley,…

Newborn Calves Face Wet, Muddy Conditions

Published April 6, 2026

NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says the recent wet snow has hampered calving. "While the moisture was certainly welcome, I think probably most folks would wished it would have come at a different time," said Peterson. "We're going to…

Agricult-HER: Lisa Pederson

Published March 16, 2026

Growing up on a diverse livestock operation in Colorado shaped Lisa Pederson's love for agriculture. A knee injury shifted her focus from athletics to agriculture. Now, as a livestock specialist at NDSU, she serves agriculture, tackling real problems that matter.…

Limited Resistance Makes Seed Treatments Critical for Seedlings

Published March 12, 2026

The planting season is almost here and getting an early jump on pathogen management starts with seed treatments. "Across most of the state right now in the region, we have plenty of soil moisture going into planting season, so I…

Iran Conflict Raises Fertilizer Price and Supply Concerns for Spring Planting

Published March 12, 2026

Concerns continue to build over the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran on global fertilizer markets. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says there are two things to watch out for. "Number one is obviously the price. We've seen…

Wheat Midge Risk Extremely Low for 2026

Published March 11, 2026

North Dakota farmers are heading into the 2026 growing season with a very low risk of wheat midge infestations. Soil surveys conducted by NDSU Extension found zero wheat midge cocoons in fall samples, marking the first time since the survey…

China is the Key for Soybean Trade

Published February 21, 2026

It could shape up to be a pivotal year for U.S. soybean exports with new projections pointing to stronger global demand and expanding trade opportunities. According to the latest forecast at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, export volumes are expected…

Best of the Best Helps Farmers Plan for 2026

Published February 9, 2026

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

NDSU Crop Budgets Updated

Published February 9, 2026

North Dakota State University Extension’s projected crop budgets forecast negative or low profitability levels for 2026. A warm, wet fall contributed to higher-than-average soil fertility levels, which should influence application rates. However, higher fertilizer prices will push overall fertilizer costs…

Dry Bean Scene

Published January 29, 2026

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension dry bean breeder Juan Osorno highlights his two latest varieties. Click here to listen. The Dry Bean Scene is a presentation of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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Stage Set for Tough Weed Season

Newborn Calves Face Wet, Muddy Conditions

Agricult-HER: Lisa Pederson

Limited Resistance Makes Seed Treatments Critical for Seedlings

Iran Conflict Raises Fertilizer Price and Supply Concerns for Spring Planting

Wheat Midge Risk Extremely Low for 2026

China is the Key for Soybean Trade

Best of the Best Helps Farmers Plan for 2026

NDSU Crop Budgets Updated

Dry Bean Scene

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