Sample Dry Beans for Cyst Nematode
We recommend that dry edible bean growers soil sample their fields for soybean cyst nematode (SCN). This is particularly important in Southeastern and East Central North Dakota, where SCN is most commonly found in the state. Like soybeans, dry edible beans are susceptible to SCN. Also like soybeans, above-ground symptoms of infected dry edible […]
Soil Health Field Days Happening Wednesday
NDSU Extension is holding Soil Health Field Days on Wednesday, August 25 at various locations. The entire event will be held live at Mooreton and broadcast at NDSU Research Extension Centers (RECs) in Streeter, Carrington and Langdon. Field tours at the RECs will also be held after. Registration for all locations and online is […]
Soil Sampling Tips
Due to the large amount of residual nitrate left after the short crops in the state, there will be more soil sampling than usual. Here are a few tips to increase the practical use of the results from sampling. The soil may be hard where there has not been recent rain. It will be important […]
NDSU Crop and Pest Report
The 16th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report for 2021 has been released. Topics featured in this week’s edition are: Entomology Plant Science Plant Pathology Weeds Diagnostic Lab Around the State Weather Summary/Outlook View the August 12 report.
NDSU Crop and Pest Report
The 15th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report for 2021 has been released. Topics featured in this week’s edition are: Entomology Plant Science Plant Pathology Weeds Diagnostic Lab Around the State Weather Summary/Outlook View the latest report.
Dry Bean Scene
During the field day held at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center (LREC), research agronomist Bryan Hanson highlighted row spacing and population trials being conducted at the LREC. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene. This radio update is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Rust Could Appear Soon
Currently, NDSU Extension is not getting calls about dry bean rust, but anticipate that it may appear soon. Scouting for dry bean rust is important even in a dry year. The disease definitely won’t occur everywhere, but if it is identified it can be managed with fungicides. Dry edible bean rust can occur in dry […]
Scout for Spider Mites in Dry Beans
The first reports of spider mites being found on field edges of soybeans came in this week from West Fargo, ND and Crookston, MN, according to the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report. Spider mites are small (1/50 of an inch long) and magnification is usually required to see them. A 10x hand lens is […]
Dry Bean Scene
Grasshoppers and spider mites are just a couple of the pests dry bean growers should be on the lookout for. Learn more from NDSU Extension entomologist Janet Knodel in the latest Dry Bean Scene. This radio program is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
NDSU Crop and Pest Report
The seventh issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report for 2021 has been released. Topics featured in this week’s edition are: Insect Scouting Disease Control Splash Damage Blister Beetles Conditions Around the State Weather Forecast Read more at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cpr.
