The most unique and intriguing aspect of ARC-IC is that it is the only program that is not totally decoupled from production.

It is intended to replace the NDSU-developed cultivar Cavalier.

ND Genesis seems adapted to all parts of North Dakota and adjacent areas of Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota.

Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared.

A positive is that projected yields for most crops have increased.

Experiments included top hybrid checks recommended by the industry in target environments, including western and northern North Dakota.

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As a result of the current favorable conditions, this year’s fall tillers have grown to an unprecedented 9 to 12 inches tall and have produced considerable herbage.

Jerry Doan, a leader in North Dakota agriculture, was the first chair of the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education.

In 2013, more than 70 percent of the farms were crop farms and the median age of a farm operator was 48.

Characteristics of ND1406HP include 0.6 maturity, purple flower color, gray pubescence, yellow hila with dull seed coat luster and brown pod color.

Producers could be dealing with late-maturing, high-moisture corn this fall.

Only running the fan during the warmer and drier portion of the day lengthens the drying time.

Data from the 2014 trials is based on field studies conducted at three locations that had known IDC problems.

The network provides weather data that is used in developing various agricultural models.

The days of going to the local elevator and buying common oats or barley to spread as a cover crop are gone.

All storage options should keep the grain dry and provide adequate aeration.

Kandel worked with nine subsistence farm groups, with more than 275 participants, during three-hour training sessions in each village. He also trained 17 development workers during a two-day training session.

Researchers want to learn if unmanned aircraft systems can be effective crop and livestock production tools.

The genome sequence has important implications for North Dakota agriculture because the state produces 30 percent of this billion-dollar crop.

The net income from the hay may be as much or more than the prevented-planting payment, less the cost of putting a cover crop on prevent-planted acres.

The program uses partial budgeting to compare the economics of prevented-planting with growing the same crop, for which a prevented-planting payment could be received, or some other crop.

Some of the tools in the app give users the ability to search by crop or pest to find solutions to problems or recommended treatments.

Estimates show that there will be an increase of more than 10,000 acres of cropland lost to Devils Lake in 2014.

NDSU Extension is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events on campus May 8 and at county offices this spring.

Make sure the grain is at the recommended moisture content for summer storage.