Articles tagged under: North Dakota
North Dakota’s Plan to Address Palmer Amaranth
Published October 24, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirms Palmer amaranth was found in three counties: Benson, Foster and McIntosh. Palmer amaranth was also likely found in Richland county, but more testing must happen before the weed is confirmed. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner…Variability Will Tell the Story of Soybean Yields
Published October 24, 2018
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmers are busy harvesting sugarbeets, corn and soybeans. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says recent weather has been favorable for bean harvest. "With the help of the sun and wind, I've been finding moisture in the…Brocket, ND Farmer Wraps Up ’18 Harvest
Published October 23, 2018
The 2018 harvest season is a wrap for Brocket, North Dakota farmer Austin Sundeen. "About a week ago, we were able to start on corn again at 19 to 20 percent moisture. Stalk quality held up good and ear drop…Thankful for This Year’s Soybean Crop
Published October 23, 2018
North Dakota farmers are beginning to wrap up soybean harvest. Mike Kelly, who farms near Niagara, ND, says almost every soybean bushel has come off dry. "We lost a few bushels in low spots or near tree groves with the…Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open
Published October 22, 2018
North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties triggered eligibility requirements for the program. Brad Olson, an agricultural program specialist with…Keep SCN Numbers in Check
Published October 20, 2018
GL Crop Consulting president Greg LaPlante says Soybean Cyst Nematode is starting to overwhelm some varieties in southeastern North Dakota fields. "This is happening in varieties that had low to moderate resistance. SCN reproductive rates were higher than normal this year."…A Desire to Add Palmer Amaranth to North Dakota’s Noxious Weed List
Published October 19, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…More Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in North Dakota
Published October 19, 2018
There is another confirmed case of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota. The weed was found in Benson County. North Dakota Department of Agriculture plant protection officer Charles Elhard tells the Red River Farm Network there are now three confirmed cases…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 18, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. This week, farmers were able to resume harvest across much of the dry edible bean growing region. Hope, North Dakota farmer Josh Ihry is…