Dry Bean Scene
In this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Cropping Specialist Jeff Stachler says insect pressure is ramping up in the local dry edible bean crop. IDC is also adding stress to the bean crop. Click here to…
Articles tagged under: weed control
Spray Season Struggles
>Frequent rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures have made weed control difficult across parts of Minnesota this spring. Elbow Lake farmer and agronomist Leah Johnson said the weather has created one of the toughest spray seasons in recent memory. "This…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the recent cool weather coincided with weed control applications. "It might not be uncommon to see lower or somewhat less effective weed control results," said Sinner. It is…
Prioritize Weed Control
The windy weather has complicated herbicide applications, but WinField United Crop Protection Sales Agronomist Ryan Peterson wants growers to prioritize timely weed control. “If you have to shut the planter or the drill down for a day to spray, I…
Early Weed Control Key for Corn Success, Says BASF Specialist
BASF Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides Josh Putman emphasizes the importance of starting clean and staying clean when it comes to weed control. "Early season weed control is really the most important time for us, especially when we're thinking…
Decision Delays
Rock N' Roll Agronomy crop consultant Jason Hanson says the silence he’s hearing from growers in his region is speaking volumes. "I don't think I will be having any sit-downs with them until the end of this month, into March.…
Reducing Weed Pressure with Crop Rotation
During a downtime in the farm economy, weed control remains a must. "In the case of waterhemp, it's putting together three or four good years of waterhemp control in the crop rotation ahead of sugarbeets that we can take advantage…
Managing Weeds
BASF Business Representative Scott Hammond was part of a panel discussion on weed management during the Lake Region Extension Roundup. Resistance management is critical. "The use of residuals is big part of managing this wheat resistance. and has to be…
GPS and Drones Boost Farming Efficiency
At the Carrington Research Center during Central Dakota Ag Day, Grand Farm Technical Advisor Noel Anderson highlighted how robotics and precision technology are transforming farming. GPS-enabled autonomous equipment is now accurate to 2.5 centimeters, allowing farmers to use “as planted”…
Plan Now for a Successful ’26
With a tight economic situation in agriculture, RRFN asked BASF Crop Protection Marketing Director Brady Spangenberg how that will influence buying decisions for 2026. "What we saw in '25 is that people who put together an early plan were some…
