Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Dry Conditions Starting to Impact ND Crops
Published June 24, 2020
Dry conditions in the western part of North Dakota are starting to take its toll on the small grains. In the Crosby area, farmer Art Schilke says the topsoil moisture is getting dry. Schilke’s farm hasn’t seen much rain in…Be Ready to Prevent Cercospora Leaf Spot
Published June 22, 2020
Sugarbeet growers will soon be spraying for cercospora leaf spot. "Farmers in the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative area will start their spray program likely in the last week of June, which is right around the corner," said Ken Deibert, technical service…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 22, 2020
The latest supply/demand story is detailed in today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading.Farm Service Agency County Offices Start to Reopen
Published June 22, 2020
Starting Monday, North Dakota Farm Service Agency county offices (and other USDA centers) will reopen to visitors in the office by appointment only. Visitors are encouraged to wear face coverings during appointments and masks will be available to use at…Some ND Herbicide Applications Delayed
Published June 19, 2020
Weed management is top-of-mind for farmers. Windy conditions have kept some post-emergence herbicide applications on hold. "I hope farmers continue to be patient with the wind. Spray drift isn't something we can handle right now," said Sarah Lovas, owner and…Crop Watch
Published June 19, 2020
Crops in the Minto, North Dakota area are off to a good start. According to Minto Ag Center owner and agronomist Trevor Slominski, the timely rains helped. "Some crops got a little more moisture than farmers wanted, but overall, the…New COVID-19 Relief Negotiations to Pick Up in July
Published June 19, 2020
Ag lobbyist Jim Callan says discussions on a new COVID-19 relief package will likely pick up in July. "I think many in Congress, particularly Senate Republicans, want to see the impacts of the previous COVID-19 related relief package take effect,…A Divided Spring Wheat Crop in ND
Published June 19, 2020
The spring wheat crop has a decent stand across much of North Dakota, but there is a divide. "In the west, the topsoil moisture has been challenged by hot, windy days. That's starting to take a toll," said Neal Fisher,…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 18, 2020
Farmers continue to weight their weed control strategies across the Red River Valley sugarbeet growing area. Learn more in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing…