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Section 32 Request Results in Bean Purchase
Published May 28, 2018
USDA is making $177 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs, including $11 million worth of pinto beans. This purchase is through USDA’s Section 32, which was requested by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association and North Central Bean Dealers Association.Scout for Alfalfa Weevils
Published May 28, 2018
Over the past week, most of South Dakota has accumulated enough degree days for alfalfa weevil larvae to be present. Significant defoliation is possible, which impacts yield, quality and the health of the stand. Damage is typically seen in the…Ross Heading to China for More Trade Talks
Published May 28, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is preparing for a trip to China to continue trade negotiations. The Financial Review is reporting the U.S. will seek long-term, enforceable product-by-product contracts with China. Those import contracts would make it less likely that…Prepare Now for Early Peak Activity for Sugarbeet Root Maggots
Published May 26, 2018
With the very warm weather, the sugarbeet root maggot development is far ahead of the norm. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel expects peak activity to be seen one week ahead of the average. The biggest concern for severe infestation is…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 25, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring offers advice on weed control decisions.Farmers Should Evaluate Stands
Published May 25, 2018
As corn begins to emerge, Pioneer Field Agronomist Zach Fore says farmers should take the time to evaluate stands. "I think this is the time of year when you can learn a lot. We want to focus on the controllable factors.…Weeds Starting to Pop Up in Fields
Published May 25, 2018
Crops are starting to emerge in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says most pre-emergence herbicides have been applied and are being evaluated in fields. However broadleaf weeds are starting to emerge due to a…Dry Soils Impacting Early Crop Emergence
Published May 25, 2018
The 2018 planting season is starting to wrap up in eastern North Dakota. Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug says the crop could use a shot of rain to even up emergence. Early stand counts should be conducted in drier…Grain and Livestock Mostly Higher
Published May 25, 2018
grains and livestock close mostly higher