Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Planting Date Research for Northern Soybean Growers
Published July 20, 2018
The NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center held their annual field day on July 19. At one field stop, LREC research agronomist Bryan Hanson focused on planting dates in soybeans. "Here in the north, soybean acreage has increased over the last…Grasshoppers Make Their Way North
Published July 19, 2018
NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel has been seeing an increasing population of grasshoppers in southeast North Dakota. "The young grasshoppers are just changing now to adults in that part of North Dakota. It's probably not quite as far along up further…Weed Resistance Still A Challenge for Sugarbeets
Published July 19, 2018
Sugarbeet producers need more products for post emergence weed control to compliment glyphosate. That’s according to NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension Weed Control Specialist Tom Peters. Peters says weed resistance is still a big problem. "It's not just about…Effective Weed Control
Published July 17, 2018
While the planting schedule was behind the norm for many farmers, the soybean crop has caught up and is ahead of last year’s pace. Across all crops, NDSU Extension weed scientist Kirk Howatt says weed control has been very effective. "Even…Day Length and Heat Benefits the Soybean Crop
Published July 17, 2018
Soybeans are a daylight sensitive crop, but the warm temperatures have also pushed crop development. NDSU Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel says the growing degree days are well ahead of the norm."We're always talking about beans are made in August or…Preparing for the 2019 Legislative Session
Published July 17, 2018
NDSU Extension Interim Director Greg Lardy has been in his new role for less than three weeks, but his attention is already on Bismarck and a tight budget environment. "We're focused on maintaining and enhancing our legislative relationships and preparing…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 12, 2018
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Corteva Agriscience. NDSU Extension sugarbeet specialist Mohammad Khan says this year's beet crop varies from region to region.NDSU Extension to Host Organic Ag Tours
Published July 5, 2018
North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center will host Organic, Sustainable Agriculture Tours later this month. Organic research specialist Steve Zwinger says attendees will go the fields and look at various projects. The morning tours feature ancient grains, relatives…NDSU Extension Forms Citizen Advisory Council
Published July 5, 2018
NDSU Extension has started a state Citizen Advisory Council to gather input on issues and increase stakeholder understanding. From bankers to farmers, the council is made up of fifteen citizens to provide guidance at the state level. It its inaugural…