Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Grasshoppers Popping Up in Dry Fields
Published June 28, 2018
NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says grasshopper nymphs are showing up in threshold numbers in areas that missed the recent rains. "Mainly near Benson, Steele and Traill counties, there are high populations of young grasshoppers. We do recommend that you…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 28, 2018
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Corteva Agriscience. This week, NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters discusses weed concerns for this year's crop.Trade Uncertainty Looms
Published June 25, 2018
The biggest challenge facing agriculture is the uncertain trade environment. That's according to NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson. "Up until this point there's been a lot of a lot of discussion, some threats, but we're getting down to the…SBARE Makes Ag Research Recommendation
Published June 25, 2018
North Dakota’s Agriculture Experiment Stations are asking for support in the next legislative session. Director Ken Grafton, wants funding for the agribiome initiative, precision agriculture updates and enhancing research capacity. Needs also include capital improvement priorities. North Dakota's State Board…Values Increase for ND Pasture Ground
Published June 22, 2018
In North Dakota, pastureland values are up seven percent from last year and rental rates are up nearly two percent. East-central, northwestern and southeastern regions of the state saw double-digit gains, with pasture ground increasing in value from 11-to-16.5 percent.…Scout for Ascochyta Blight in Chickpeas
Published June 21, 2018
According to the latest NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report, Ascochyta blight has been found at up to 50 percent incidence in chickpea fields in Williams and Burke Counties. If detected, foliar fungicides should be applied in a timely matter,…Lardy Named NDSU Extension Interim Director
Published June 20, 2018
NDSU Extension has named Dr. Greg Lardy as interim director. Lardy currently serves as NDSU Animal Sciences Department head and carries a 30 percent appointment as associate vice president for Agricultural Affairs. The Sentinel Butte native says his roots run…NDSU Extension Director Says Farewell
Published June 19, 2018
NDSU Extension director Chris Boerboom will retire on July 2. In the next two weeks, Boerboom will help transition a new interim director into their role.Iron Chlorosis Showing Up in Soybeans
Published June 15, 2018
With recent moisture, soybean fields in North Dakota and Minnesota are showing iron deficiency chlorosis. Lesley Lubenow, an extension cropping systems specialist at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, has found fields with IDC symptoms in high water table areas.…