ND Extends Dicamba Application Date to July 10
Farmers now have until July 10 to apply dicamba in North Dakota. A combination of heavy rain, a lack of suitable days for spraying and delayed soybean growth impacted the decision. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before […]
Land Values Remain Steady
Despite another year of falling farm income, land values remain steady to slightly softer in eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. “There have been a few pockets where a lot of land is on the market,” says Jayson Menke, broker, Acres & Shares. Menke attributes the strong values to a limited supply of land currently […]
Application Fees Waived for Certified Seed Inspection
Due to weather-related conditions, the North Dakota State Seed Department is waiving late fees on applications for field inspections. Certified seed growers are encouraged to apply for a field inspection as soon as possible. Applications can be found online at nd.gov and will be accepted without late fees until June 30.
ND Dicamba Application Deadline is June 30
With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before sunset. The label allows for […]
Dry Bean Scene
[audio mp3="https://northarvestbean.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/062119-Dry-Bean-Scene-24.mp3"][/audio]Severe Drought Reported in Northern ND
Portions of northern North Dakota have moved into the severe drought. This is the first time this year these counties have been in the D2 or severe drought category. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the northern tier of counties is reporting delayed crop growth, poor pasture conditions and an increase in the culling of […]
Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for MN and ND
President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for North Dakota and Minnesota. The declaration covers winter weather and flooding conditions that occurred in the states, triggering the release of Federal funds for recovery. Nineteen North Dakota counties and 51 Minnesota counties can now access assistance for repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
Dicamba Application Deadlines Inching Closer
With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before sunset. The label allows for […]
Dry Bean Scene
[audio mp3="https://northarvestbean.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/060519-Dry-Bean-Scene-23-EDITED.mp3"][/audio]Farmers Waiting to Start Fieldwork
The recent snow and rain has delayed spring fieldwork. At Hatton, North Dakota, Dean Nelson of Kelly Bean Company says the area received around an inch of rain in the latest system. “Prior to that, I hadn’t really seen anybody out doing fieldwork in the immediate area.” Nelson says farmers are anxiously waiting for a […]