FARGO, N.D. — Warm, dry weather can result in soybeans being too dry at harvest. “The soybeans lose weight and become brittle, increasing the potential for handling damage when they are too dry,” North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says. “Also, producers lose money at lower moisture contents.” Farmers may want to […]

FARGO, N.D. — According to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, as of Sept. 25, 35% of the sunflower had brown bracts indicating maturity, behind the 50% average. The near-term forecast is for continued warm temperatures, so most sunflower should reach or be near maturity, according to Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University […]

FARGO, N.D. — According to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, as of Sept. 25, 72% of the soybeans were at leaf drop, near the normal of 86%. The near-term forecast is for continued warm temperatures, so most soybeans should reach or be near maturity, according to Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University […]

WASHINGTON — The GOT SHEEP? series made its debut on YouTube in an effort to assist American sheep producers with management considerations for their flocks. The videos take an interactive approach and include a panel discussion at the end of each video. Content is provided by Bridger Feuz, Dr. Whit Stewart, Hudson Hill and Barton […]