Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Dry Bean Scene
Published January 15, 2024
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says soybean cyst nematode was saw high populations in some dry bean areas. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Early ’23 Heat Could Impact ’24 Crop
Published January 14, 2024
Early season heat in 2023 resulted in additional pest pressure. NDSU Extension Research Entomologist Mark Boetel said his own plots experienced early armyworms and cutworms. “If weed infestations really get going, they can be attractive to those pests.” Rootworm control…Hands-on ‘Stop the Bleed’ Trainings Scheduled
Published January 6, 2024
Stop the Bleed trainings will be taking place across North Dakota over the next three years. Grand Forks County Extension Agent Katelyn Landeis says these trainings are beneficial for rural communities. “Smaller towns that do have an ambulance or response…A Muddy Mess for Weaned Calves
Published December 28, 2023
Mud is tough on recently weaned calves and the cattle approaching their finished weight. Maintenance energy requirements increases for those animals, but they likely want to eat less. “They’re going to expend more energy working through the mud and water,”…Interest Costs Projected to Increase in 2024
Published December 24, 2023
While production costs are predicted to be lower for farmers in 2024, interest costs may increase. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman does not anticipate interest rates themselves to be higher but net farm income has backed off creating…Stop The Bleed Trainings Available
Published December 24, 2023
Statistically, farming and ranching is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson says rural North Dakotans will have an opportunity to become more prepared in emergencies. “We were awarded…NDSU: Biologicals Offer No Yield Response
Published December 20, 2023
NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres presented during the Getting it Right in Soybean Production webinar. Endres recapped research on biologicals for the last two growing seasons. “In 2022, statistically, there was no response among all of the treatments,”…Demand to Surpass Supply in Renewable Diesel Market
Published December 17, 2023
According NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson, state policies are driving the demand for renewable diesel. “California, Washinton and Oregon have all passed similar kinds of legislation,” said Olson. “To be very honest, we’re having a hard time in agriculture…A Slow Herd Rebuild Ahead
Published December 17, 2023
Cattle numbers remain low. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says any herd rebuild is going to be a long process. “The bred heifer numbers we put on this summer were really low so the rebuilding is going to have…