Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
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…2019 MFP Calculations Differ From 2018
Published August 30, 2019
USDA released more details on how the Market Facilitation Program payments are calculated. NDSU Extension Agricultural Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says this year’s program payments are significantly different from last year. "The soybeans are $2.05, compared to last year's $1.65.…Cattle Market Volatility Not Going Away Overnight
Published August 30, 2019
There has been a lot of volatility in the cattle markets lately. NDSU Extension livestock economist Tim Petry says that volatility will not go away overnight. For Northern Plains cattle producers, their eyes are on the corn market and feeder…Walsh County, ND Extension Agent Honored
Published August 29, 2019
NDSU Extension agent Brad Brummond will be inducted into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame. Brummond started his Extension career in 1984 and is currently an agricultural and natural resources agent in Walsh County, North Dakota.…Ripplinger: Ethanol Production Challenges Affect Corn Price
Published August 26, 2019
Ethanol margins are under pressure. In the last year, NDSU Extension says there were at least 15 plants idle or shutdown. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dave Ripplinger says looking ahead, ethanol demand will need to grow and while E15 availability…A Variable Potato Crop Across MN and ND
Published August 23, 2019
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says the potato crop is variable across Minnesota and North Dakota. "In general, the potato crop is good. It's been a good growing year. Most of Minnesota and the…Adjusting to Challenging Supply Chain Logistics
Published August 14, 2019
Nearly one year ago, Northern Plains farmers were preparing for a reduction of exports out of the Pacific Northwest. NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says one year of experience and domestic demand will help local farmers this year. "Two…