NDSU Extension Helping Farmers Cope with Stress
Poor growing and harvesting conditions, low commodity prices, trade wars and a shortage of livestock feed for winter all have been stressful for North Dakota farmers and ranchers. NDSU Extension has developed a number of resources to help farmers and ranchers cope with the stress resulting from the uncertainties in their profession. The first […]
“Getting It Right” Presentations Now Available
Presentations from the “Getting It Right” Dry Bean Production webinar on April 15 are now available. The dry bean webinar subjects covered by NDSU Extension crop specialists include: Market types and variety review, and plant growth stages – Hans Kandel Recommendations for selected plant establishment factors – Greg Endres Soil considerations and plant nutrition – […]
Dry Bean Scene
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.
Tool Available to Weigh PP Decisions
NDSU Extension has developed a spreadsheet to help farmers evaluate prevented planting decisions. “Producers in North Dakota are waiting for fields to dry out so they can start field work and crop planting,” says Andrew Swenson, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. “Though it is early, once planting starts rapid progress can be made with today’s […]
Dry Bean Scene
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.
NDSU Extension to Host Dry Bean Webinar
Farmers and crop advisers will have an opportunity to receive dry bean production and market updates during a ‘Getting-it-Right’ webinar that North Dakota State University Extension is conducting. The webinar date and time period are Wednesday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. NDSU Extension, with support by Northarvest Bean Growers Association, conducted a […]
NDSU Extension to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting
North Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual town hall meeting for North Dakota community development leaders. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. Central time. “We hope that this town hall meeting will give anyone involved in community development, Chambers of Commerce or small business entrepreneurship, etc., a […]
Extension Services Cancel Face-to-Face Meetings
University of Minnesota Extension has canceled all face-to-face events, meetings and courses through May 15. The decision was made to safeguard public health during the coronavirus outbreak. All state and regional Extension offices are closed to the public, with faculty and staff working remotely. Those workers can be reached via e-mail and phone. NDSU […]
Be Safe When Working Around Grain Bins
Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. “Wet grain typically leads to storage issues. That can lead to an increase in grain entrapment and other injuries.” Farmers are encouraged to work in teams and break up the crust from the outside of the bin. More safety […]
NDSU Extension Releases Commodity Price Projections
NDSU Extension has released its 2020 short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota. The publication shows 2020 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years. View the dry bean price projections in this document.