Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Crop Watch
Published May 30, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Recently, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota, near Larimore, Lakota and Devils Lake. Listen to the entire Crop Watch segment and take…Drought Disaster Declared
Published May 29, 2018
Twenty-one North Dakota counties are designated as primary natural disaster areas, due to the drought that began nearly one year ago. Farmers and ranchers in these counties are eligible for emergency loans and other disaster assistance from the Farm Service…Watch for Flea Beetles in Canola
Published May 25, 2018
Canola growers are being reminded to scout their canola fields for flea beetles. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says if you do find threshold levels of flea beetles you need to treat as quickly as possible. "You really need to watch…Interviews Scheduled for NDSU Extension Interim Director
Published May 25, 2018
With the planned retirement of NDSU Extension Service Director Chris Boerboom, an interim director will be named. North Dakota State University Plant Pathology Chair Dr. Jack Rasmussen is chairing that search and says two candidates are being interviewed. Those candidates…Conditions Dry Near Minot, ND
Published May 25, 2018
The lack of rain is a growing concern for farmers in the Minot area. Dakota Agronomy Partners seed sales manager Doug Naze says soil conditions are very dry. "We didn't really have any water reserves. We got a little bit of…Drought Monitor Updated
Published May 25, 2018
According to the Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions continue in north-central North Dakota, along the Canadian border. Moderate drought extends through a large share of northern North Dakota and most of western North Dakota and South Dakota. The recent rains…Gearing Up for ND FFA Convention
Published May 23, 2018
The blue and gold jackets will soon gather on the North Dakota State University campus. Members from across the state are preparing for a variety of career and leadership development contests. North Dakota FFA Treasurer Hannah Gress says there is…Central ND Crops Need Rain
Published May 17, 2018
Hurdsfield, North Dakota farmers like Terry Weckerly are in dire need of a good rain for the crops. “We haven’t had a general spring rain yet. Part of our farm received a small amount of rain, which brightened the spirit.…Heavy Fieldwork Taking a Toll on Fertilizer Supplies
Published May 16, 2018
Farmers are in the fields all at once, and it’s taking a toll on fertilizer supplies. In the Wimbledon, North Dakota area, farmer Mike Clemens says "you couldn’t find a load of urea anywhere on Tuesday. We did put some…