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2nd Generation of Thistle Caterpillars in Soybeans – Scouting Tips

By Janet Knodel posted on August 17, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Crop & Pest Report, North Dakota State University

The 2nd generation of thistle caterpillars are causing feeding injury on soybean leaves (defoliation), mostly low or non-economic populations.

USDA Announces Over $22 Million in Conservation Innovation

June 8, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS

At least three projects will specifically focus on promoting adoption of no-till, cover crops and other soil health practices.

NDSU Releases Two-Rowed Barley Variety

January 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University

The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has released ND Genesis, a two-rowed barley line adapted to all parts of North Dakota and adjacent areas of Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota.

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Precision Planting To Be Acquired By Monsanto Co.

July 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

In late May, Monsanto Co. announced they planned to purchase the Precision Planting operation from founders Greg and Cindy Sauder.

20 Ways To Shave Your Nitrogen Rates Without Nicking Yields

Stung by roller-coaster prices, no-tillers are scrutinizing one of their most expensive inputs and living with less applied nitrogen.

By Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

Economic, conservation and scientific reasons appear to be pushing no-tillers toward applying less nitrogen in their fields.

Look At Section, Row Control For Planters

May 30, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

Many farmers are using section controls on field sprayers because of product savings and the ability to avoid doubling up on chemical applications on the overlap areas where diagonal rows meet and at the end of fields.

No-Till Briefs

May 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

No-tillers should be cautious about planting corn 2 inches deep or more, says Barry Fisher, Indiana state agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service

Long-Time No-Tillers Get Credit For Nitrogen

January 25, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: http://www.soilsci.ndsu.nodak.edu/wheat

Long-term no-tillers, those who have employed the process for more than five years, have learned that they can get by with significantly less nitrogen.

Moldy Corn May Only Get Worse

November 16, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Mold problems in standing corn will get worse until the corn has dried to about 20 percent moisture or grain temperatures drop below 40 degrees, says North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.

Study Requested For Cap-And-Trade Effects

October 19, 2009 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: AgWeek

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has commissioned a broad-based study of the possible economic consequences to the state’s farmers if a national carbon cap-and-trade policy is implemented as part of the climate change legislation now working its way through Congress.

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