Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Propane Prices Could Increase This Fall
Published June 18, 2019
With late planting, the demand for crop drying will likely increase this fall. According to North Dakota State University Extension bioenergy economics specialist David Ripplinger, farmers may want to pre-price propane or buy and take delivery now. "In North Dakota,…More Striped Flea Beetles in ND Canola Fields
Published June 17, 2019
NDSU Extension Cropping Specialist Lesley Lubenow is seeing increasing numbers of striped flea beetles in canola field surveys. "It depends on the area, but at one in Towner County, about 20 percent of the flea beetles are striped. That's quite…ND Soybeans “Fairly Close to Normal Bloom Period”
Published June 14, 2019
With a delay in soybean planting, NDSU Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel reminds farmers to consider soybean bloom when applying herbicides. "If someone planted soybeans May 19, they were basically ahead compared to normal heat units. Based on that information, I'd…Farmers are Considering Cover Crops for PP Acres
Published June 11, 2019
In the case of prevent plant, cover crops are one option farmers are considering for fields left unplanted. NDSU Extension soil health specialist Abbey Wick is receiving questions from area farmers on the topic. Wick says one benefit is weed…NDSU Extension to Host Cover Crop Cafe Talks
Published June 7, 2019
With difficult planting conditions this spring, NDSU Extension is hosting a series of Café Talks on cover crops in prevented planting situations. Farmers can ask Extension specialists about cover crop options based on rotation, soil type, fertility and more. The…Early Season Fungicide Application Can Help Wheat
Published June 6, 2019
NDSU Extension Cereals Pathologist Andrew Friskop says early-season fungicide application in spring wheat targets the residue borne diseases. "One of the most common things to do right now is when a herbicide pass is going across the field is to…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 6, 2019
According to NDSU Extension entomologist Mark Boetel, sugarbeet root maggot and springtails are starting to pop up. Get the details in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions, H&S Manufacturing and Corteva Agriscience.Balancing Available Forages
Published June 6, 2019
As producers turn livestock out to pasture, it is important to balance available grass and forages. According to NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan, balancing stocking rates helps to prevent overgrazing. "Stocking rate is based on the number…Northern Corn Rootworm Showing Resistance
Published June 2, 2019
Northern corn rootworm resistance is happening in the most common Bt traits in southeastern North Dakota. NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel says resistant corn rootworm beetles were found at Sargent and Ransom Counties. Knodel says scouting and rotation are key…