Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Dry Bean Scene
Published April 24, 2020
Several factors could come into play when planting dry beans this growing season. According to NDSU Extension agronomist Hans Kandel, using a seed treatment can help maximize dry bean emergence given current field conditions. Hear more in the Dry Bean…Ag Research Projects Challenged by COVID-19
Published April 24, 2020
With social distancing and travel restrictions in place, agricultural research is being challenged. Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters says traveling between North Dakota and Minnesota is difficult. "I'm having a hard time getting approval to travel to Minnesota locations," says…Grain Entrapments Can Happen Quickly
Published April 20, 2020
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says it doesn’t take long to get trapped in a grain bin. “If a farmer is unloading grain at 5,000 bushels per hour, that’s a few cubic feet per second. Someone can become entrapped in…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 17, 2020
As the planting season nears, dry bean growers are weighing fertilization options. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen has more in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Dry Bean Scene
Published April 10, 2020
NDSU Extension is a dry bean production webinar on Wednesday, April 15. Find out more from NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center agronomist Greg Endres in the Dry Bean Scene, make possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Tool Available to Weigh PP Decision
Published April 10, 2020
NDSU Extension has developed a spreadsheet to help farmers evaluate prevented planting decisions. The program uses partial budget to compare the economics of PP with either late planting the crop or planting some other crop. The analysis also considers crop…North Dakota Cropland Rental Values Remain Steady
Published April 8, 2020
According to NDSU Extension, North Dakota cropland rental values remained mostly unchanged in the past several years. Across the state, the average rent was $63.17 per acre in 2014 and $63.04 per acre in 2020. "Regional swings are much wider,…Understand the Risks of Working Around Grain Bins
Published April 6, 2020
It's important for farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically leads to storage issues," says Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer, NDSU Extension. "That can lead to an increase in grain entrapment and other injuries." Farmers…Pastureland Values Decline in ND
Published April 6, 2020
According to NDSU Extension, North Dakota pastureland values are down nearly three percent and the average pasture rental rates are down about 5.1 percent. The largest drops in rental rates are in the northwestern and south central part of North…