Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Proper Disposal of Dead Livestock
Published January 24, 2019
The death of animals is apart of any farm and ranch. With lambing and calving underway, now is the time for livestock producers to have a disposal plan. Mary Keena, a livestock environmental management specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research…Researchers Consider Ways to Manage Yellow Rust
Published January 24, 2019
While there’s not much wheat production in Ecuador, researchers at the National Institute of Agricultural Research are looking at ways to improve the crop by managing diseases like fusarium head blight and yellow rust. In Ecuador, wheat protein is 11 to…A Battle Against Resistant Weeds
Published January 23, 2019
While Palmer amaranth is garnering much of the attention, there are other resistant weed battles being fought in the region. According to Brian Jenks, a weed scientist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center, waterhemp is probably the bigger…Price Projections Released for 2019 Planning
Published January 21, 2019
NDSU Extension has released its commodity price projections for 2019. Soybean prices are forecast to decline. The short-term 2019-2020 price for soybeans is expected to be at $8.10 per bushel, down from the this past year’s price of $8.37. Corn…Farmers Gather to Learn About Soil Health
Published January 17, 2019
Nearly 50 farmers gathered in Larimore, North Dakota Thursday to learn more about soil health. From weed control to soil structure and tillage practices, the farmers and specialists covered a wide variety of topics. The biggest investment for a farmer…Waiting for Details of the New Farm Bill
Published January 17, 2019
Crop insurance is an important risk management tool. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the farm program is another support mechanism for farmers. "With the new farm bill package, there were some adjustments," says Olson. "The government shutdown will…Cattle Producers Navigating Feed Quality Issues
Published January 11, 2019
Twenty-eighteen brought a mixed bag of weather. Depending upon the location, cattle producers across North Dakota experienced either wet or dry conditions. Karl Hoppe, a livestock specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, says those conditions resulted in feed…Lessons Learned in Soils
Published January 11, 2019
There were lessons in soils from 2018, which farmers can carry into the upcoming growing season. Lesley Lubenow, a cropping systems specialist at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, says one was dealing with delays. "With spring delays, farmers should…ND Legislative Report
Published January 11, 2019
The budget process for NDSU Extension has just begun. Hear more from Interim Director Greg Lardy in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association and North Dakota Farmers…