SOYBEANS
ND crop production value falls in 2009; still 3rd highest
The total value of the crops produced by North Dakota farmers in 2009 fell off after two record years, but still was the third highest in history by a long shot.By Herald Staff and Wire Report , February 24, 2010
Soybean cyst nematode discovered
Just when you thought you were getting soybean aphid management figured out, a new pest has make its appearance in the area that may make aphids seem like a minor inconvenience. The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the most destructive pests affecting soybeans in the United States.By Jim Stordahl , February 18, 2010
Soy aphid-mite issue shifting
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — University of Minnesota soybean researchers and leaders say the industry is peddling fast to help farmers stay ahead of aphids and other yield robbers, but a short-term fix doesn’t always work in the long run.
February 15, 2010
Financial market concerns take gains
The wheat markets for the week ending Feb. 4 were posting 1- to 2-cent gains. The week’s trading range was 20 to 25 cents. It appears that the recent downtrend has slowed as wheat prices approach the October lows.By Ray Grabanski , February 08, 2010
Apply now for state's soybean ambassador program
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is currently seeking applicants for the 2010 Soybean Ambassador Program.January 20, 2010
N.D. expo to explore issues facing soybean farmers
The future of soybeans in the global marketplace and soybean research will be among the topics explored at an upcoming event in Fargo.By Associated Press , January 10, 2010
NDSU Extension talks soybeans
North Dakota State University Extension Service faculty and staff will discuss soybean research and 2010 production from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the City Auditorium in Park River, N.D. It’s free and open to the public.January 05, 2010
Weeds evolve to get Roundup Ready
A recent study by an agricultural economist shows that Roundup Ready cropping systems are losing profitability and increasing pesticide use, but some area farmers and agronomists disagree.By Beth Wischmeyer , December 13, 2009
Record acres of corn left in December N.D. fields
Never before have so many acres of corn been left unharvested this late in a season in North Dakota, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Only 53 percent of the state's corn crop was harvested by Sunday, far behind normal and leaving up to 92 million bushels of corn still in the field.By Stephen J. Lee , December 08, 2009
Soybean, sunflower harvest about done; corn halfway there
Another week of warm, dry November weather pushed the late harvest toward a finish in Minnesota and North DakotaBy Stephen J. Lee , November 30, 2009
Handling a hectic harvest
Fields of corn still stand where plowed fields should be surfacing – that’s just one of the problems facing area farmers as they push to get crops out after an unseasonably wet October.By By Greta Petrich, Editor , November 24, 2009
Ideal weather boosts harvest
Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota made big progress for the third consecutive week, as temperatures were well above normal, even into the 60s for a day or two last week.By Stephen J. Lee , November 23, 2009
Minnesota soybean harvest nearly complete
The USDA says another week of dry, mild weather helped farmers get soybeans 97 percent harvested statewide by Sunday.By Associated Press , November 23, 2009
Warmer weather helps harvest
North Dakota farmers made good progress the past week harvesting what may end up being a record-yielding sunflower crop. But the corn crop remains barely combined and way behind normal harvesting schedules.By Stephen J. Lee , November 16, 2009
Crop estimate may ease harvest fears
BISMARCK – Newly released estimates for U.S. wheat, corn and soybean crops may put to rest fears that a wet harvest season in many parts of the country could cut into production.By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
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