Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Scouting is Recommended
Published July 19, 2021
With hot and dry weather, University of Minnesota crop scouts have not found any scab, leaf rust or bacterial leaf streak in the small grains. Tan spot has been found to a limited degree. Entomologist Ian MacRae with the Northwest…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 17, 2021
There are some Ultra Blazer demonstration trails available. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet 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…UM Researchers Blame Agriculture for Air Pollution Deaths
Published May 11, 2021
A new study from the University of Minnesota may raise some eyebrows in farm country. This research claims poor air quality due to U.S. farm production results in an estimated 16,000 deaths each year. Eighty percent of those deaths are…Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020
Published April 1, 2021
Despite the unpredictable economic conditions of 2020, the bottom line for Minnesota farmers improved. That’s according to a farm income report from University of Minnesota Extension. Much of increased profitability can be credited to improved commodity prices in the third…Potassium Fertility Guidelines Updated at On-Farm Research Summit
Published January 22, 2021
Presenting at the On-Farm Research Summit, University of Minnesota soil scientist Dan Kaiser updated attendees on the potassium fertility guidelines for corn. Potassium fertility is a complex discussion. "If you look at a lot of our historical trials, many have…Rally Could Impact Acreage in Northern Plains
Published January 22, 2021
The corn and soybean rally will impact local planting intention. During the AgCountry Farm Credit Services Virtual Marketing Day, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said he has heard from specialty crop companies. "The processors would be very comfortable…Minnesota Professor Selected for Ag Air Quality Task Force
Published January 19, 2021
Twenty-six people have been appointed to serve on USDA’s Task Force for Agricultural Air Quality Research. Among those selected include Dr. Rodney Venterea of Mounds View, Minnesota. Dr. Venterea works for the Agricultural Risk Management agency and is an adjunct…DMC Enrollment Deadline is Friday
Published December 7, 2020
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce is urging farmers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program before the application deadline closes this Friday, December 11. Over 7,800 dairy producers had signed up by the end of November.…Consistent Rains and Heat Bring More Potato Disease Risk
Published August 3, 2020
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the potato crop is hit and miss in the Red River Valley this year. Between Grand Forks and Larimore, North Dakota and up into northwest Minnesota, there’s been…