Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension
Corn Matters
Published August 18, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association has been taking part in tile drainage research projects. University of Minnesota Extension specialist Lindsay Pease has more in this edition of Corn Matters.Widespread Soybean Cupping Happening Across Northern Plains
Published August 10, 2021
There’s been widespread cupping of soybean leaves across the Northern Plains this summer. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Seth Naeve a number of things may be causing the damage, including dicamba. "Whether it was drift, volatilization or soybeans that were…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 29, 2021
Late season weed escapes are concern for sugarbeet growers. Extension agronomist Tom Peters has more in The Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from Summit Agro USA, Inspire XT by Syngenta,…Extension Considers the Impacts of Field Drainage
Published July 26, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension's Northwest Research and Outreach Center is looking at the impact field drainage has on nitrogen and phosphorus management. Nutrient and Water Management Specialist Lindsay Pease has a chance to study the impact from initial tile installation.…Weed Control Going Ok for Sugarbeet Growers
Published July 26, 2021
The weed control season is winding down for sugarbeet growers. Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says farmers have done a good job of controlling waterhemp. "The only thing that concerns me is an open canopy. Not all of the fields…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 22, 2021
Sugarbeet growers should remain vigilant to keep ahead of cercospera leaf spot. University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist Ashkoh Chanda has more in The Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from…Potato News
Published July 21, 2021
It’s been a strange year for the Colorado Potato Beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says in central Minnesota, populations started early and strong. In the north, emergence was later and populations only peaked once. Hear more in…What’s Causing the Widespread Soybean Leaf Cupping?
Published July 18, 2021
Farmers are reporting leaf cupping on a large number of soybean acres across the Northern Plains. During University of Minnesota Extension’s Field Notes Friday webinar, crops agronomist Jared Goplen says there are any number of stressors that could cause leaf…Potato News
Published June 21, 2021
The potato crop is growing quickly and the Colorado potato beetle is starting to appear. Hear more from University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae in this week's Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF's Zidua for…