Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension
Extension Updates Recommendations for Waterhemp Control in Sugarbeets
Published January 14, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension’s annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session was held virtually this past week. Research on waterhemp control is a priority. Extension agronomist Tom Peters says new research has revealed some inaccurate previous waterhemp assumptions. "I've…Corn Matters
Published November 11, 2020
The Virtual Soil Management Summit will take place next month. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Claire LaCanne has more on the event in Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Hosts Virtual Field Day
Published August 24, 2020
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is launching their virtual field day this week. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says there will be a look at the potato breeding programs. "Growers will be able…Extension Specialist Looking Into the Cause of Low Falling Numbers
Published August 22, 2020
From Crookston to Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers are reporting low falling numbers in the spring wheat. The same thing happened last year. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Agronomist Jochum Wiersma was surprised at the reports, because he didn't think there…engAGe: Taking Leadership Opportunities
Published August 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the education model for the University of Minnesota Extension program. "Extension has always been flexible; a lot of our faculty and educators spend a lot of time on the road doing programs," said Bev Durgan,…MN Corn Matters
Published August 12, 2020
The Nitrogen Smart Program training can now be taken online. Learn more from University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson in Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Potato News
Published August 10, 2020
Aphid populations haven't been high for potato growers in the northern part of the Red River Valley this year, but University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says the pest has been an issue in the east-central part of the…MN Poultry Industry Encouraged to Explore New Markets
Published July 30, 2020
Minnesota’s turkey industry generates $2.3 million in economic activity. According to a new report from University of Minnesota Extension, some parts of the state’s poultry industry have seen little impact from the coronavirus pandemic. Other sectors are recovering from big…Red River Valley Spring Wheat Disease Risk Continues
Published July 28, 2020
Wet fields combined with the warmer-than-usual temperatures continue to favor disease for the spring wheat growing in the Red River Valley. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jochum Wiersma is concerned about late Fusarium head blight popping up and bacterial leaf…