Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension

Crusting Influenced Soybean Emergence

Published June 18, 2025

Volatile spring weather left some soybean fields with emergence issues like crusting. "This winter we did not have as much snow cover as we used to," said NDSU Extension Agronomist Ana Carcedo. "Thankfully, we got some moisture after, but then…

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NDSU Expert Urges Scouting for IDC

Published June 11, 2025

The cool weather hampered soybean emergence.  "Our area, northeast North Dakota, is a little behind when compared to the rest of the state in terms of plantings or crop growth," said NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Anitha Chirumamilla. "Our soybeans…

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NDSU Hosts KernzaCON to Highlight Promising Crop

Published June 10, 2025

A perennial small grain is gaining traction among farmers and breweries. NDSU Extension hosted an event in Fargo to promote the benefits of Kernza. "Bigger seed, higher seed yield, anti-shatter so the seed doesn't fall off the plant at maturity,…

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Broadleaf Weeds Off to Early Start in the Region

Published June 6, 2025

NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says many weeds have gotten an early start to the year. "Mainly broadleaf weeds like wild buckwheat and common ragweed are up in abundance this year," said Ikley. "They also thrive in cooler conditions,…

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Frosted

Published May 30, 2025

Many farmers in the Red River Valley were able to get soybeans in the ground early this spring. According to NDSU Extension Soybean Pathology Specialist Wade Webster, many of those soybeans suffered some frost damage. "There has been some curiosity…

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Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace

Published May 16, 2025

Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…

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Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Published May 16, 2025

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt.  "In the case then of China, that's our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

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Heat and Moisture Could Challenges Emergence in Sugarbeets

Published May 15, 2025

Sugarbeet seeding throughout the Red River Valley is mostly finished. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist and Sugarbeet Specialist Eric Branch says growers should keep an eye on their sugarbeets as they emerge. "We've had a few days of really intense heat,…

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Soil Sampling for Soybean Success

Published May 15, 2025

Soil sampling is the best way to understand what is happening in the field. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Naeem Kalwar said planting soybeans in unhealthy soil is never a good idea. "When we look at the economics on paper,…

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Crops, Weeds Emerge with Warm Weather

Published May 9, 2025

The warm weather has given planting progress a boost across North Dakota. "All crops are being planted right now, but wheat and barley are the farthest along, and some areas were completely done the farther west you go and where…

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