Articles tagged under: wheat
Early Season Fungicide Application Can Help Wheat
Published June 6, 2019
NDSU Extension Cereals Pathologist Andrew Friskop says early-season fungicide application in spring wheat targets the residue borne diseases. "One of the most common things to do right now is when a herbicide pass is going across the field is to…Fungicide Timing Critial for Scab
Published June 2, 2019
The timing for Fusarium head blight is still several weeks away, but planning ahead can ease some of the challenges. Berthold, North Dakota farmer Mark Birdsall says timing of the fungicide application is critical. "Everybody's working hard to try and…Regional Basis Bids Unchanged
Published May 22, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…Watch for Wheat Disease this Growing Season
Published May 21, 2019
A new growing season means a new set of potential disease issues in crops. As wheat starts coming out of the ground, NDSU Extension plant pathologist Friskop encourages farmers to scout fields. Disease identification is an important first step, and…USDA Report Confirms Large Grain Supplies
Published May 10, 2019
The May USDA Supply and Demand Report confirmed large U.S. and global supplies of grain. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor John Heinberg says large supplies seem to be a trend in 2019. "Looking at the carryout number on corn going up…Most Canadian Grain Stocks Lower
Published May 7, 2019
Statistics Canada released a stocks of principal field crops report Tuesday morning. Overall, the stocks of most grains fell year over year. Total wheat stocks as of March 31 were down four percent from last year to 15.7 million tonnes.…Wheat Quality Tour Showcases Better Crop
Published May 3, 2019
The Wheat Quality Council Hard Wheat Tour wrapped up in Manhattan, Kansas on Thursday. Wheat Quality Council Executive Director Dave Green says the estimated production for the state is in-line with other estimates at 306.5 million bushels. "If you divide…Spring Wheat and Lentils Being Planted in Western ND
Published April 19, 2019
Crops like spring wheat and lentils are being planted in western North Dakota. Coleharbor, North Dakota farmer Paul Anderson is planting lentils. "After that, we'll follow with wheat, soybeans, corn and sunflowers. We're starting herky jerky." When it comes to…Minot Farmers Start Fieldwork
Published April 19, 2019
A few farmers around Minot, North Dakota are getting started in the field. Dakota Agronomy Partners crop advisor Alex Fornshell says they began spreading fertilizer last week. "Within the last few days, a handful of farmers are starting to seed…