Articles tagged under: Rock and Roll Agronomy

Cold Temps and Wet Fields Push Planting Schedule Back

Published April 9, 2025

Much of the Northern Plains is experiencing drought conditions heading into spring. However, there are areas with plenty of moisture. Rock and Roll Agronomy agronomist Jason Hanson says those farms could see delayed planting if they get more rain. "We…

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Big Bean Crop Follows a Wet Start

Published November 8, 2024

This year's soybean crop made a major reversal after early rains had many farmers scrambling for replants. "The soybeans were awesome this year," said Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson. "We had probably one of our biggest soybean crops…

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Canola Losses at Harvest Time

Published September 17, 2024

Heavy rains in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area brought the harvest to a grinding halt this past week. "We have canola that's been sprayed so now it's going to get critical to get on those fields," said Jason Hanson,…

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The Fight Against Kochia Goes On

Published February 25, 2024

Kochia continues to be a big challenge. “I had kochia that I believe didn’t die from glyphosate last year until probably sometime in June,” said Jason Hanson, Rock n' Roll Agronomy. “We’re to the point that we’re going to stick…

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Barley Acres Expected to Drop in ’24

Published December 29, 2023

Acreage decisions are still being made for 2024, but Hanson expects barley acres to decline. “Barley contracts are tough to come by,” said Jason Hanson, owner, Rock and Roll Agronomy. “I see more interest in canola, but right now everything…

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Working on ‘Plan C’ for Weed Control

Published May 31, 2023

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says steady winds forced some farmers to change their  planting tactics. Many fields saw less groundwork to preserve moisture. Spraying has also seen delays. “We’re trying to get burndowns applied in amongst the…

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Harvest Conditions Vary for North Central ND

Published September 23, 2022

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the harvest results vary depending on crop. "Barley harvest was good all around; that crop usually handles a little less rainfall later on," Hanson told RRFN. "Wheat has been average to slightly…

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Insects Taking Over Canola in North Central North Dakota

Published August 13, 2021

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner and agronomist Jason Hanson is finding an unbelievable amount of diamondback moths, flea beetles and aphids in the canola growing in north central North Dakota. "I don't know what it is with the canola this…

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Lack of Moisture Lingers in Farmers’ Minds

Published March 8, 2021

It feels like spring here at the beginning of March. This warm weather has woke farmers up, and agriculture retailers, agronomists and those alike. Based at Devils Lake, North Dakota, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says dryness continues…

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Dicamba Changes Cause Confusion

Published June 12, 2020

In the last week, there’s been lots of confusion on the use of dicamba products. "It was banned, then it wasn't and then, it was banned again," said Jason Hanson, owner and crop consultant, Rock and Roll Agronomy. "It's been…

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