Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension

ND Still Dealing with Drift Difficulties

Published August 10, 2018

As of last Monday, North Dakota’s potential dicamba complaints are at 44. That’s an increase from the 40 formal complaints from last year. North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota’s Extension Weed Specialist Tom Peters says farmers aren’t out…
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Aphids Not at Thresholds Yet

Published August 7, 2018

University of Minnesota-Crookston Entomologist Ian MacRae saw an increase of a variety of aphids caught in traps last week, but nothing reaching threshold levels yet. "We have nowhere near what we had last year. It was a huge aphid year with…
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Managing Weeds Post-Emergence in MN

Published July 25, 2018

Post emergence weed management continues to challenge Minnesota farmers. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jeff Gunsolus. "And then, you got to deal with the drowned out spots. Are you going to try to mow them to keep the weed seed bank…
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A Zero Tolerance Approach to Pigweed Management

Published July 24, 2018

Pigweeds can often become a problem in small grains. However, their exact impact on yield is unknown. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Jared Goplen says there has been movement towards a zero weed threshold. "In the era of herbicide…
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Dealing with Waterhemp

Published July 19, 2018

Farmers are also considering ways to better manage weeds in the small grains. University of Minnesota Extension Weed Scientist and Dean Bev Durgan says there’s more waterhemp in northern Minnesota. "The waterhemp does emerge differently than the rest of our weeds.…
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Bacterial Leaf Streak Observed in MN Wheat

Published July 19, 2018

Bacterial leaf streak is showing up in Minnesota’s wheat crop. University of Minnesota Wheat Breeding and Genetics Professor Jim Anderson says selecting the right variety can help bacterial leaf streak. "There are differences in variety reaction to bacterial leaf streak. They're…
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Weed Resistance Still A Challenge for Sugarbeets

Published July 19, 2018

Sugarbeet producers need more products for post emergence weed control to compliment glyphosate. That’s according to NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension Weed Control Specialist Tom Peters. Peters says weed resistance is still a big problem. "It's not just about…
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U of M Research Focused on Wheat Hybrids

Published July 18, 2018

The University of Minnesota Small Grains Plot Tour made a stop near Oklee, Minnesota this morning. There was a focus on hybrid wheat  this year. U of M Extension agronomist Jochum Wiersma says when making decisions about hybrids, there are…
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Soybeans in Northern MN Helped by the Heat

Published July 18, 2018

University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Seth Naeve says soybean crop conditions improve as you move north in the state. Despite a late start, Naeve credits warm weather for the current stage of development in beans. "In Minnesota, we've got to…
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Keep Scouting Crops for Aphids

Published July 10, 2018

Green peach aphid numbers and soybean aphid numbers continue to be low, but University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae reminds farmers to be vigilant and keep scouting your potato and soybean fields."When we get the low trap numbers, I…
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