Articles tagged under: Sam Markell
Dry Bean Scene
Published July 3, 2020
It's never too early to starting scouting and treating for disease in dry edible beans. According to NDSU Extension plant pathologist Sam Markell, white mold and rust are two common diseases farmers should look for. Get the full details in…Watch For Soybean Cyst Nematode
Published February 6, 2020
Soil samples continue to show soybean cyst nematode moving north and west in North Dakota. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says less sample were collected last fall because of the tough harvest condition. "This last year, we didn't have…Dry Bean Scene
Published December 27, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. This week, hear more about SCN in dry beans from NDSU Extension plant pathologist Sam Markell.Genetic Resistance Challenges with SCN
Published October 22, 2018
In parts of the Corn Belt, genetic resistance to soybean cyst nematode is being overcome by the pathogen. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says resistance in the plants aren’t working well. “In North Dakota, it’s not that significant yet.…New Soybean ID Tool Available
Published July 26, 2018
NDSU Extension soybean plant pathologist Sam Markell and University of Minnesota Extension soybean plant pathologist Dean Malvick have developed a soybean disease identification tool for the northern soybean growing region. Malvick says the tool is similar to what other regions…Canola Minute
Published July 4, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. Farmers should be aware of white mold in this year's crop. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says the risk is growing.Dry Bean Scene
Published June 8, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. A combination of warm temperatures and moisture are making the dry bean crop pop out of the ground. However, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says growers should watch for…