Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension
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…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…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…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…Another Potential Palmer Amaranth Case Being Investigated
Published October 15, 2018
Another potential case of Palmer amaranth is being investigated in eastern North Dakota. Tom Peters, an Extension agronomist with the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University, says a tissue sample of the plant has been submitted to the…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…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…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…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…