Articles tagged under: Sam Markell

Scout for Rust Disease

Published August 2, 2024

Reports of plant rust throughout the Northern Plains are increasing this year. NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell advises dry bean growers to scout for the disease. "We haven't had a ton of rust in the last few years and I…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published April 1, 2024

Root rot is generally the first thing producers have to think about for the dry bean growing season. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell provides more reminders for the coming season in this week's Dry Bean Scene.

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Dry Bean Scene

Published March 25, 2024

Seed decisions are important when considering disease mitigation for the coming season. NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell joins The Dry Bean Scene this week to talk about making seed decisions ahead of planting. Looking at past data and disease pressure…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published January 15, 2024

In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says soybean cyst nematode was saw high populations in some dry bean areas. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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Making the Bad, Worse; SCN

Published September 8, 2023

NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell spoke at the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day and explained that Soybean Cyst Nematode can make other soybean diseases much worse. “We’ve probably had brown stem rot in North Dakota for quite a few…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published July 20, 2023

NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell talks about disease pressure in dry beans in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Endura Fungicide from BASF, SRS Commodities…

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White Mold Warning

Published July 7, 2023

When crops bloom, they become sensitive to white mold. Beans are at the cusp of blooming and NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says white mold issues are right around the corner. "Environment plays a huge role in white mold…

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Soybean Cyst Nematode on the Move

Published January 9, 2023

Soybean Cyst Nematode was prolific this past spring in the region. "Soybean Cyst Nematode is a big deal and it's expanding through the state," said Sam Markell, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "Sampling is really important for identifying it" SCN has…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published July 7, 2022

In this week's Dry Bean Scene, North Dakota State University Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell tells dry bean growers what they should be scouting for in their fields.

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Dry Bean Scene

Published December 22, 2021

Even with dry conditions, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says the dry bean crop was challenged by disease. Markell will be part of the NDSU Dry Bean Production Workshop January 6 in Portland, North Dakota. The Dry Bean Scene…

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