Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Peak Root Maggot Fly Activity Expected Soon
Published June 5, 2020
Sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley are being advised that peak sugarbeet root maggot fly activity is close. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel expects peak fly activity to begin in the southern part of the area around June 9…Pesticide Program Specialist Responds to Dicamba Ruling
Published June 4, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to appeal a recent court ruling on the use of dicamba herbicide. "Once the appeal is in place, it is likely the EPA and registrants will start marshaling their arguments and taking it to…Wardner Begins June With a New Role at NDBC
Published June 1, 2020
Nicole Wardner is the new marketing and industry specialist for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Wardner previously worked for NDSU Extension-Sheridan County and the Red River Farm Network.Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sign-Up Open
Published May 26, 2020
Farmers and ranchers with an agriculture commodity suffering a five percent or greater price decline due to COVID-19 are eligible for the direct payments in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. For livestock producers, payments will be made based on sales…May USDA Report Released Tomorrow
Published May 11, 2020
On Tuesday, the USDA will release the May Supply and Demand report. This is the first month the agency forecasts in the new crop marketing year. The USDA will also update old crop demand numbers. NDSU Extension Crops Economist and…Closely Monitor Sugarbeets Following a Frost
Published May 8, 2020
There is some concern for potential frost damage as sugarbeets start to grow in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says there are two growth stages of sugarbeets that are the most vulnerable to…Waterhemp Makes an Early Visit to Red River Valley
Published May 6, 2020
Early season weeds are starting to emerge across North Dakota. Lambsquarters, wild buckwheat, kochia and volunteer hemp are popping up. Waterhemp is also making an early appearance. "We found waterhemp in Fargo research fields and some sugarbeet cooperatives have found…Sheep Markets Feel the Repercussions of COVID-19
Published May 4, 2020
The lamb market is one of the protein segments feeling the repercussions of COVID-19. The American Sheep Industry Association estimates $125 million in immediate damages for sheep producers. In total, that is a $350 million spread over the entire 2020…Two NDSU Extension District Directors Named
Published May 4, 2020
NDSU Extension has named two new district directors. Dena Kemmet will oversee the central district and will be based in Bismarck. Lesley Lubenow will remain in Langdon and have oversight over the east district. Kemmet has been with NDSU Extension…