Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Mehrer Sentenced for Cattle Theft
Published July 3, 2018
A Hazen, North Dakota man was sentenced to 30 days at the Heart of America Correctional Facility in Rugby and paid nearly $15,000 in restitution for cattle theft. Northeast District Court Judge Michael P. Hurly sentenced Dwight Todd Mehrer after…Crop Watch Recap
Published June 27, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Recently, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota near Wimbledon and Jamestown. Listen to the entire Crop Watch segment. RRFN’s Crop Watch…NDSCS Dedicates Kosel Family Agricultural Land Lab
Published June 26, 2018
Nearly 95 acres of farmland donated by Linda Patterson and Mary Kosel will provide the North Dakota State College of Science agriculture students with hands-on learning experiences. Growing on the land are wheat, soybean and corn crops. "Our students are…Dry Weather Damages Crop
Published June 25, 2018
The crops in the Ryder, North Dakota area are looking better now that they’ve received some rains. Dakota Agronomy Partners sales agronomist Mark Schatz thinks the dry weather did some damage to the crop. “There’s some reduced stands, especially canola.…Slow Start for Western ND Pastures
Published June 21, 2018
With cattle out on pasture, producers are monitoring grazing conditions and forage availability. Washburn, North Dakota rancher Paul Bichler says the area didn’t receive significant moisture until the beginning of June. Most native grasses were brown until lately, delaying pasture…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,…An Evolving ND Feeder Cattle Industry
Published June 20, 2018
The North Dakota feeder cattle industry has evolved over the past couple decades. That was evident, as nearly 75 cattle producers turned out for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association 16th Annual Feedlot Tour. "North Dakota isn't necessarily a long-time cattle…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.Soybean Crop Ahead of Average in ND
Published June 18, 2018
In North Dakota, 88 percent of the soybean crop is emerging, which is behind last year, but ahead of the five-year average. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says soybean conditions are rated 82 percent good to excellent. Corn conditions are…