Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension

Dry Bean Scene

Published February 15, 2019

Soybean cyst nematode is generally considered a soybean disease, but can be a large yield-robber in dry beans. Hear more from University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist Angie Peltier in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest…
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Explore Different Ways to Manage Soybean Aphids

Published February 14, 2019

Pesticides are the typical go-to tool for controlling soybean aphids, but that shouldn’t be the only thing farmers use. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Robert Koch says biological control is also important along with host plant resistance, the use of pest…
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Waterhemp Showing Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides

Published February 12, 2019

The University of Illinois has discovered waterhemp resistance to the Group 15 herbicides. Tom Peters, an agronomist specializing in weed control for NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension, says this is very concerning. "These are these are herbicides we're using for water…
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Farmers Doing Well Managing Cercospora

Published February 12, 2019

The University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension are hosting a series of Sugarbeet Growers Seminars in the next couple of weeks. Sugarbeet specialist Mohamed Khan says beet growers have done a good job on Cercospora leaf spot. "In the northern…
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More Protection for Dairy Farmers

Published December 28, 2018

With the new farm bill, the Margin Protection Program is being replaced by Dairy Margin Coverage. Premium levels are reduced and coverage levels increase to $9.50 per hundredweight. There are also discounts for consistent use of the program. University of…
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Considering Palmer Amaranth for ND Noxious Weed List

Published December 2, 2018

Palmer amaranth popped up in five North Dakota counties in 2018. Farmers are learning more about the weed during the meeting season. Tom Peters, an agronomist with the University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension, says Palmer amaranth is being considered…
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Better Understanding Palmer Amaranth

Published November 16, 2018

As Minnesota farmers wrap up harvest, University of Minnesota Extension Weed Scientist Jeff Gunsolus is reflecting on noxious weeds like Palmer amaranth. He thinks it's important to understand what the weed looks like so farmers can identify it quickly. "It's…
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Weed Scientist Focused on Palmer Amaranth Awareness

Published October 26, 2018

Right now, there are many questions surrounding the noxious weed Palmer amaranth. University of Minnesota Extension weed scientist Jeff Gunsolus says the current focus is awareness. "This plant could easily end up in your field. People have actually found it…
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Rough Crop Conditions Continue in Southwestern MN

Published October 16, 2018

University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says the combination of recent snow and consistent rains haven’t improved crop conditions in the southwestern part of Minnesota. “Farmers just want to get into the field," says Stahl. "Farmers are harvesting…
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