Articles tagged under: Tom Peters
What’s Causing the Widespread Soybean Leaf Cupping?
Published July 18, 2021
Farmers are reporting leaf cupping on a large number of soybean acres across the Northern Plains. During University of Minnesota Extension’s Field Notes Friday webinar, crops agronomist Jared Goplen says there are any number of stressors that could cause leaf…Weed Control Challenged by Variable Sugarbeet Crop
Published June 21, 2021
The sugarbeet crop is widely variable in size due to the dry weather. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says that makes weed control more difficult. "There's no such thing as a uniform field, at least,…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 17, 2021
There are some Ultra Blazer demonstration trails available. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters has more in The Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from Summit Agro…Cold Soil Temps Slow Things Down
Published May 7, 2021
Cold soil temperatures are slowing germination and emergence for sugarbeets. At the same time, Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says the cold temperatures are also slowing weeds. "Last year by this time we were all excited about waterhemp. I haven't…Wild World of Weeds Workshop Highlights Weed Control Research
Published January 20, 2021
During Tuesday's virtual Wild World of Weeds Workshop, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley took a closer look at Palmer amaranth. "We found additional counties in 2020 with Palmer amaranth. Many of them are linked to contaminated cattle feed. We…Extension Updates Recommendations for Waterhemp Control in Sugarbeets
Published January 14, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension’s annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session was held virtually this past week. Research on waterhemp control is a priority. Extension agronomist Tom Peters says new research has revealed some inaccurate previous waterhemp assumptions. "I've…Watch for Weed Escapes
Published May 30, 2020
There's a breakdown of pre-emerge herbicides this spring, allowing pigweeds to flourish. It is unknown why the chemicals did not activate properly. "One good indicator of activation is the nurse crops. I've walked some fields where we should have done…Closely Monitor Sugarbeets Following a Frost
Published May 8, 2020
There is some concern for potential frost damage as sugarbeets start to grow in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says there are two growth stages of sugarbeets that are the most vulnerable to…Ag Research Projects Challenged by COVID-19
Published April 24, 2020
With social distancing and travel restrictions in place, agricultural research is being challenged. Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters says traveling between North Dakota and Minnesota is difficult. "I'm having a hard time getting approval to travel to Minnesota locations," says…