Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Dry Bean Scene
Published August 1, 2019
Portions of northeast North Dakota remain dry this growing season, and grasshoppers have been active in those areas. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, UPL, FMC, Central Valley Bean Co-op,…Canola Minute
Published July 31, 2019
Research continues to be done on flea beetle injury in canola. Learn more from NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center cropping systems specialist Lesley Lubenow in the latest Canola Minute.The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 25, 2019
There are some concerns with this year's sugarbeet crop as the growing season progresses. Learn more from NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions,…Canola Minute
Published July 24, 2019
Research is showing that using radishes in a cover crop mix propagates clubroot in canola. Learn more from Langdon Research Extension Center plant pathologist Venkat Chapara in the latest Canola Minute.Small Grain Farmers Encouraged to Scout and Think Ahead to Harvest
Published July 23, 2019
Two wheat diseases popping up in North Dakota’s wheat crop are bacterial leaf streak and Fusarium head blight. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says if growers find these diseases in the field, they can make a note of levels…LREC Research Focuses on Flea Beetles
Published July 22, 2019
Langdon Research Extension Center cropping systems specialist Lesley Lubenow is taking a look at the impact of flea beetles on canola. Lubenow is researching the economic injury levels versus economic thresholds. "We want to spray the bugs before they hurt…Flooded Fields Could Be Troublesome for Weeds
Published July 22, 2019
NDSU Extension weed scientist Joe Ikley says flooded spots in fields could be troublesome for late season weed control. "We've opened up canopies in the flooded areas. Waterhemp can germinate and go to seed this time of the year still,"…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 19, 2019
Now is the time during the growing season to be scouting for insects in dry beans. So far, reports of potato leaf hopper and grasshoppers are coming in. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…Youth Sheep Starter Flock Applications Now Available
Published July 17, 2019
NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are seeking youth interested in the sheep industry and building their own flock. For the 11th year, the associations are accepting applications for the Starter Flock Discounted Loan Program.…