Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Drought Stress Near Gary, MN
Published August 16, 2023
Near Gary, Minnesota, Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson says spotty moisture has been tough on soybeans. “When I’m pulling plants, the bottom sections have very nice beans. The middle and upper sections have very few…Soybeans are Setting Pods
Published July 21, 2023
After a late start to planting, soybeans are mostly caught up and look to be in good condition. NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres says the June weather and temperatures sped the crop along. "Most soybeans are in the…Harvest Likely to Begin in Early August
Published July 12, 2023
The wheat is starting to turn and Hallock, Minnesota farmer Theresia Gillie expects the crop to be ready for harvest in early August. Other crops could use more rain. “We had some significant snow events so I think our subsoil…Field Tested
Published July 10, 2023
Proseed is one of the companies with field trials at Grand Farm. “We have two corn blocks, a soybean block, and a sunflower block," said Karmen Hardy, agronomist. The corn plot is testing planting depths and various plant populations in…Erskine Crops Rebound
Published July 7, 2023
After a difficult start, Brady Lee says recent rains have helped the wheat on his Erskine, Minnesota farm. “It was pretty short when it started to head out, but then we got an inch-and-half of rain that really made a…Controlling Cercospora Leaf Spot is Job #1
Published July 7, 2023
Rains have been spotty, but mostly beneficial for Wendell, Minnesota farmer Ben Brutlag. The fields that missed the rains are showing some crop stress. “We’ve been fortunate to keep getting rain just as we need it. We’re not seeing any…Fungicide Season
Published July 6, 2023
NDSU Extension Agronomist Greg Endres says the crops are steadily trucking along. "Crops have been enjoying the rain, soybeans and dry beans are in the reproductive stage and flowering." The job list for the weeks ahead include fungicide applications. "It's…Fairly Good Weed Control
Published July 2, 2023
At Crookston, Dustin Perry is wrapping up the spraying of his soybeans. "Our weed control has been fairly good this year. We did do a lot more pres this year in the soybeans.” Perry is now focused on cleaning up…Not Counting Out the Wheat
Published June 28, 2023
Despite limited moisture this spring, Red River Sales and Agronomy sales agronomist Leah Johnson is pleased with the crop conditions in the Elbow Lake, Minnesota area. Wheat has seen the most stress this year, but Johnson isn't ready to give…