Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension
What to Seed or Not to Seed?
Published March 25, 2020
Just over half of the sugarbeet acres in the Red River Valley were left in the field last fall. The question now is what to seed or not to seed this spring on those acres. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist…Extension Services Cancel Face-to-Face Meetings
Published March 20, 2020
University of Minnesota Extension has canceled all face-to-face events, meetings and courses through May 15. The decision was made to safeguard public health during the coronavirus outbreak. All state and regional Extension offices are closed to the public, with faculty…MN Tops List of 2019 Ag Confined Space Injuries
Published March 20, 2020
According to Purdue University, Minnesota had the most documented ag confined space related injuries and fatalities in 2019 at 13 cases. North Dakota had four documented cases. University of Minnesota Extension Rural Stress Task Force Director Emily Wilmes explains why…Weed Questions Arising Ahead of Spring
Published March 12, 2020
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters is fielding questions about grass and broadleaf control in wheat. "Some of our programs we're using in small grains aren't controlling the grasses anymore. It's a sugarbeet issue because a…Possible Seed Potato Challenges Ahead
Published February 20, 2020
The quality and quantity of seed potatoes could be a challenge going into spring. North Dakota State Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch estimates 17 to 18 percent of North Dakota’s seed potatoes were left in the ground last year. "I know…NPPGA Research Reporting Conference is Tuesday
Published February 13, 2020
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Research Reporting Conference will take place on Tuesday. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Andy Robinson says research discussions will focus on the Colorado Potato Beetle, nematode management, hail effects on processing potatoes…Watch for Sugarbeet Root Maggot
Published February 6, 2020
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension hosted sugarbeet grower update meetings for American Crystal Sugar Company growers this past week. Entomologist Mark Boetel says sugarbeet root maggot continues to cause problems. "We are really seeing a growing maggot problem…Short Potato Planting Window Anticipated
Published January 23, 2020
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is expecting a compressed planting window for potatoes. Robinson says emergence will likely be faster because of the warmer soils with late planting. "Warmer soils mean quick emergence. A…Build a Program Around the Most Important Weeds
Published January 22, 2020
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters challenged attendees at the Wild World of Weeds, asking them if a weed control program should begin or end with a trait. "With resistant weeds and weeds in general, you…