Articles tagged under: U of M Extension
Pest Problems
Published July 12, 2023
The early-season heat could impact pest management. According to University of Minnesota Entomology Professor Ian MacRae, the number of insect generations can be sped up in that scenario. “When that happens, it means you have a mixed population of caterpillars,…Herbicide Breakdown Hampered by Weather
Published June 8, 2023
A dry fall and late spring may be causing a unique issue for sugarbeet farmers. Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters is seeing some injury in sugarbeet stands. “Our herbicides are normally broken down by soil microbes and microbes need water.…Preventing Resistance
Published June 5, 2023
Options to control alfalfa weevil could become more limited. In a University of Minnesota Extension podcast, Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce Potter said economic thresholds are important to prevent resistance. "Every field doesn’t need alfalfa weevil treatment every year. Not…Staying Ahead of Problem Weeds
Published May 12, 2023
Staying ahead of weed control can be a challenge. University of Minnesota Extension Weed Scientist Dr. Debalin Sarangi says in a U of M Field Crop IPM podcast that while there is a rush to get crops in the ground,…Busting Burnout
Published April 17, 2023
Mental health and staying ahead of burnout can be difficult as spring planting is placed on hold in the Northern Plains. At the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference, University of Minnesota Extension Educator on Farm Safety and Health Emily Krekelberg addressing…Research Woes and Wins in 2022
Published January 23, 2023
The 2022 growing season posed unique challenges not just for growers, but for researchers as well. University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient and Water Management Specialist Lindsay Pease struggled to get stands established for soil testing biologicals and nutrient applications. “I…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 25, 2019
There are some concerns with this year's sugarbeet crop as the growing season progresses. Learn more from NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions,…