Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Extension Program Brings Awareness to Opioid Misuse
Published September 24, 2019
A new program addressing rural opioid misuse has been developed by North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University Extension. “Strengthening the Heartland” focuses on the difficult conditions in farming, which are considered risk factors for prescription opioid abuse.…Livestock Producers Should Monitor Hay and Grain Quality
Published September 24, 2019
Heavy rainfall this summer and fall has left hayfields and ditches flooded, leaving bales at risk for mold and other issues. The more water covering the bales, the more damage or loss of nutrients occurs. "In a low-lying area where…Corn Maturity Still a Big Concern for Farmers
Published September 18, 2019
Warm temperatures will help boost corn maturity. NDSU Extension Cereals Agronomist Joel Ransom says the corn crop will gain some much-needed growing degree units. "These warm days are beneficial, but there aren't enough of them yet. I think our growing…Practice Caution When Drying Wheat at Harvest
Published September 17, 2019
For farmers harvesting high moisture wheat, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says caution is needed when using a high temperature dryer. “Typical recommendations are the higher the moisture, the longer the wheat ends up being in the dryer and…Average to Below Average Wheat Near Jamestown
Published September 6, 2019
Based in Stutsman County, NDSU Extension agent Alicia Harstad says there is still a little spring wheat left to harvest in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. "For the most part, we're more than three-quarters done with wheat harvest. Some farmers…Hellevang Publishes Tips for Drying Wheat
Published September 6, 2019
Wheat can be dried without supplemental heat, as long as there's enough air flow. That's according to a new publication written by NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang. "The moisture holding capacity of the air is related to the temperature,"…Still Scout for Caterpillars and Cloverworms
Published August 30, 2019
There is still some late feeding of thistle caterpillars and green cloverworms in soybeans and dry edible beans. According to the NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report, field reports have come in from the Red River Valley around Fargo, north…Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in ND and MN
Published August 30, 2019
Palmer amaranth is confirmed in Lincoln County Minnesota and Grant County North Dakota so far this year. Both instances were from cover crop seed. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says he is concerned about the…Why Low Falling Numbers are Concerning
Published August 30, 2019
Low falling numbers in wheat is a growing concern in North Dakota. NDSU Extension cereals agronomist Joel Ransom says the falling number test is an indication of possible sprout damage in wheat. "They take a whole wheat sample, grind it…