Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Cattle Economy Favorable for Producers to Background Calves
Published October 17, 2018
With stable prices and low feed costs, there is opportunity for producers to background calves this fall and winter. In addition, the futures market projects feeder cattle prices to remain steady. John Dhuyvetter, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU…Farmers Choosing to Store Soybeans
Published October 17, 2018
Farmers are choosing to store soybeans, which takes additional management if the moisture content is high. This harvest season, Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson is storing and drying more soybeans than a typical year. "We have a continuous flow…Take Special Care to Manage Soybean Storage
Published October 15, 2018
Storing soybeans in the grain bin takes more management than corn, especially if the moisture content is higher. As farmers move through winter, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds them to monitor the condition of stored soybeans. “I use…Another Potential Palmer Amaranth Case Being Investigated
Published October 15, 2018
Another potential case of Palmer amaranth is being investigated in eastern North Dakota. Tom Peters, an Extension agronomist with the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University, says a tissue sample of the plant has been submitted to the…Consider Grain Storage Options and Conditions
Published October 12, 2018
When considering temporary grain storage, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson cautions farmers to watch for changing conditions. "Make sure that's the first crop you try to physically market and move out. Right now, we have a built-in deep…Fall Considerations for Cattle Producers
Published October 12, 2018
When moving cattle to fall grazing or into the feedlot, NDSU Extension veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka says that’s an opportune time to check herd health. "We need to evaluate body condition scores in both cows and bulls, as well as…Another Tough Year Expected for Farmers
Published October 3, 2018
Due to tight margins, NDSU Extension Agriculture Finance Specialist Bryon Parman expects 2019 to be a tough year for farmers. "There were periods to make a little bit of money with wheat. Hopefully, farmers took advantage of that. With corn…Temperature Control Priority in Storing Soybeans
Published September 25, 2018
As farmers make room or seek storage for harvested soybeans, NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says temperature control is important. "We need to start out with a good quality soybean. That means we don't end up with a lot of…Soybean Market is Plugged
Published September 16, 2018
North Dakota, northwest Minnesota and northeast South Dakota will see more basis pressure this fall than the rest of the Cornbelt. "The soybean pipeline from this area into the domestic market and the world market is plugged," said Frayne Olson,…