Flies can cause significant monetary losses.

Sebesta also is deputy commissioner of the North Dakota State Seed Department.

He was recognized for his work in potato disease diagnosis and management, and potato variety development.

The seller of the noncertified grain paid $8,000 in fines, while the receiver paid $4,500 in penalties.

Botrytis can spread in infected fields easily and cause large areas of crop loss under the correct conditions.

The sale violated several North Dakota seed laws, including labeling and seed testing requirements.

Forage production will be below normal on pasture and hay land this year.

There are many possible stressors brought on by weather, so it is important to practice self-care.

Understanding seed intellectual property rights laws helps maintain the integrity of the seed industry in North Dakota.

A federal appropriation will develop a partnership between NDSU, USDA ARS and Grand Farm.