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NDSU Extension Works to Improve Soil Health   ( 2018-04-16 )

Conversations with producers and demonstration plots are among the ways Extension helps improve the health of North Dakota soils.

Corn Responds to Phosphorus Starter Fertilizer   ( 2018-04-05 )

Starter fertilizer increased corn grain yield 4 to 5 percent on soils testing low to medium for phosphorus.

NDSU Students, Faculty Visit Ag Research and Extension in Ecuador   ( 2018-04-03 )

They gained a global perspective on agriculture and soils.

North Dakotans Receive Sustainable Ag Grants   ( 2017-05-10 )

The grants are for cover crop, insect control and soil health projects.

BeefTalk: Sustainable Soil and Integrated Beef Systems   ( 2016-07-21 )

Beef production needs to think outside the box.

Watch for Sulfur Deficiency in Corn   ( 2015-06-15 )

Sulfur deficiency in corn is widespread this year.

Soil Salt Spots Bigger This Year   ( 2015-04-30 )

Water management is key to reducing soil salinity.

Wheat Midge Populations Lower in 2015 Than 2014   ( 2015-03-09 )

Only 7 percent of soil samples show a moderate to high risk for wheat midge infestation.

Elgin-ND Hard Red Spring Wheat Available   ( 2015-02-23 )

Elgin-ND is the first North Dakota State University hard red spring wheat cultivar that combines high yield and good quality.

NDSU Releases ND Henson Soybean Variety   ( 2015-01-26 )

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

Dalley Joins Hettinger REC   ( 2014-08-05 )

 

Emergency Hay Crop May be a Competitive Alternative to Prevented-planting   ( 2014-06-09 )

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.

NDSU Prevented-planting Website Provides Help Analyzer   ( 2014-06-09 )

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.

Spotlight on Economics: Dynamic Changes in the Competition for Fertilizer   ( 2014-05-28 )

Through the years, fertilizer use has increased substantially in the U.S. and use in other countries also is expanding.

Dust Storms Still Causing Damage in N.D.   ( 2014-03-28 )

The greatest export of phosphate is due to wind erosion.

Wheat Show to Feature Best of the Best   ( 2014-01-24 )

National Hard Spring Wheat Show has taken on a different look this year with the incorporation of the Best of the Best program.

NDSU Offers Updated Crop Compare Program for 2014   ( 2013-12-23 )

The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2014 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North Dakota.

NDSU Faculty Awarded Highest Professional Honor   ( 2013-10-02 )

Dave Franzen and Ken Hellevang are named Fellows for 2013.

BeefTalk: Annual Forages Make Choice Yearling Steers   ( 2013-08-08 )

Feeding yearling steers on grass is a plus, but adding annual forage is even better.

Growers Should Plan Ahead for Energy Beet Production   ( 2013-05-07 )

Even if producers don’t plant energy beets for a few years, they should be mindful of what herbicides they use on their crops this year.