The late start to the spring planting season in the Northern Plains has some acres in flux. Farmers in northeastern North Dakota are considering substituting acres for warm season crops, but dry bean seed is in short supply. Hear more from Johnstown Bean Company general manager Dylan Karley in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Acreage decisions haven’t been easy for farmers in the Northern Plains this year. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen says while some farmers have started planting, others have yet to turn a wheel. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
As the 2020 planting season presses forward, farmers should keep final planting dates for crop insurance in the back of their minds. Countryside Insurance Agency owner Jennifer Otteson has more in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Several factors could come into play when planting dry beans this growing season. According to NDSU Extension agronomist Hans Kandel, using a seed treatment can help maximize dry bean emergence given current field conditions. Hear more in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
As the planting season nears, dry bean growers are weighing fertilization options. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen has more in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
NDSU Extension is a dry bean production webinar on Wednesday, April 15. Find out more from NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center agronomist Greg Endres in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network.
According to the USDA Prospective Planting report, U.S. farmers intend to plant 1.37 million acres of dry edible beans in 2020. Learn more in the latest Dry Bean Scene from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association on the Red River Farm Network.
Agriculture and food have been declared by the Department of Homeland Security as critical infrastructure during the coronavirus outbreak. This allows ag businesses to continue normal operations, despite restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. Learn more in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
The wet weather in 2019 had a major impact on dry bean production in the Northern Plains. Despite the ups and downs, farmers remain optimistic ahead of the 2020 planting season. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.