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Surge in Soybean Acres Shifts ND’s Nutrient Needs

Published December 4, 2025

Soybeans may fix their own nitrogen, but a balanced fertility approach is a must. "We've seen a huge influx of soybean acres across the state in North Dakota, and we have to recognize that this is fundamentally changing nutrient removal…

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Canola Planting Picks Up After Rain Delay

Published May 29, 2025

Favorable weather is allowing canola planting to progress rapidly throughout North Dakota. "A lot of the growers in the north central to northeast typically plant in late May to early June," says Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman.…

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Multiple Factors Result in Replants for ACSC

Published May 27, 2025

A total of 20,000 acres of sugarbeets had to be replanted in the American Crystal Sugar Company territory this spring. "This is from soil cresting, wind events, or even just the hot temperatures that we had earlier in the month,"…

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Soil Sampling for Soybean Success

Published May 15, 2025

Soil sampling is the best way to understand what is happening in the field. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Naeem Kalwar said planting soybeans in unhealthy soil is never a good idea. "When we look at the economics on paper,…

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Perfect Weather for Planting

Published May 6, 2025

At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is almost done planting corn and getting ready to start seeding potatoes. "In the meantime, we're shipping seed potatoes six days a week and the process is going really well." Dagen said the weather has…

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Early Soil Sampling Data Reported

Published September 7, 2022

The Mosaic Company Senior Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch says a good soil test provides a snapshot of what’s actually happening in the field. "Make sure to also test for micronutrients because we're seeing more deficiencies over the years when…

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More Moisture Needed Ahead of Spring

Published November 2, 2021

Harvest is wrapping up in far northeastern North Dakota. "Corn harvest is nearing completion," says Mark Ramsey, owner, M.R. Consulting. "The sunflower harvest is about halfway done. It all depends on where you're at." The soil moisture seems adequate going…

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MN Gets Much Needed Soil Moisture Recharge

Published November 1, 2021

Elbow Lake, Minnesota area farmers are wrapping up fall harvest. Scott Swenson finished last week. "It's wet now; we've had good rains lately. There's not much corn left standing in the area, but farmers will get it soon." Swenson is…

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High Levels of Nitrates Left in Fields This Fall

Published October 18, 2021

There are high levels of residual nitrates in fields this year, because of the drought. Agvise Soil Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says this is likely the first time the region’s seen such high amounts of residual nitrates since the…

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Timely Rains and Moisture Essential Going Into Spring

Published March 11, 2021

Typically, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s status doesn’t change much over winter, but that’s not the case for South Dakota this year. "We were much drier than average and drought continued to spread. Statewide, we only had one inch of moisture…

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