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U of M Chile winter nursery okay after earthquake

U of M Chile winter nursery okay after earthquake

University of Minnesota Soybean Breeder Jim Orf received an important email on March 3, saying everything was okay with the university's soybean winter nursery plots in Chile.

Monitor grain during bin or bag storage to prevent mold, insects

Grain storage isn't that complicated, says Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer.

Soybean growers be aware of possible damage from two-spotted spider mites

MOORHEAD, Minn. - The past two cool, damp growing seasons have lessened the population numbers of the two-spotted spider mite, which can be a threat to soybean stands under certain conditions, according to Phil Glogoza, University of Minnesota Extension educator for crops.

Rotation decisions: Gambling with the future

Corn-after-corn rotations are becoming more common in some corn-growing areas where farmers have gambled that strong corn prices would yield better profits because corn yields more bushels per acre than soybeans.

Changes to AMBA's recommended malting varieties for 2010

The American Malting Barley Association, Inc. (AMBA), a nonprofit trade association of major U.S. malting and brewing companies, has announced recommended malting barley varieties for the 2010 growing season.

Agronomists suggest growing high protein wheat in 2010

Growing a high protein variety of wheat will be the best way to go for spring 2010, according to Joel Ransom, NDSU Extension agronomist.

Wet Stored Grain Will Deteriorate Rapidly in Spring

The storability of grain depends on grain quality, moisture content and temperature.

Wet fall indicates greater need for soybean inoculants this spring

“We had a very, very wet fall and rhizobial bacteria do not survive wet conditions well at all,” says Jim Beuerlein, retired Ohio State University extension agronomist and technical advisor to inoculant manufacturer Becker Under-wood. “And, I've already seen some long-range forecasts for a wetter-than-normal spring planting season.

Plan, prepare for spring flood uncertainties

University of Minnesota Extension

Variety selection, seed treatments, planting dates key factors to high-yielding soybeans

As you plan for 2010 soybean planting, a few key steps can help maximize yields - and profits, according to experts at Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.

Scientists identify specific barley tissues infected by scab

Recent studies involving the fungus that causes the disease known as scab in barley have helped Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists identify the specific tissues the fungus infects.

Nursery is new tool in fight against Ug99 wheat stem rust

The first Winter Wheat Stem Rust Resistance Nursery, a key tool in the fight against the rust strain Ug99, has been established by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and international cooperators.

Imminent Flood Threat in Midwest; South and East Also at Risk

Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the Midwest according to NOAA’s National Weather Service. The South and East are also more susceptible to flooding as an El Niño influenced winter left the area soggier than usual.

Don't take chances when unclogging grain bins

In light of last year’s unique corn harvest, the National Corn Growers Association urges growers to pay special attention to grain bin safety this spring.