North Dakota State University Extension

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Minnesota, North Dakota Dry Bean Farmers Use More Cover Crops in 2021

Survey respondents provided information for more than 122,000 dry bean production acres in 2021.

April 4, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Cover crop use increased by 11% across the Northarvest area in 2021 compared with 2020, according to the 2021 Dry Bean Grower Survey of Production, Pest Problems and Pesticide Use survey.

[Video] The Basics of Cover Crop Seed Regulations

August 24, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

In this video, learn more about why cover crop seed regulations are important, why cover crop seed requires labeling and seed testing, what cover crop seed certification is, and more.

Tool Available to Help with Prevent Plant Decisions

May 13, 2020 | Posted in Economics

Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release

North Dakota State University Extension has developed a spreadsheet to help farmers make informed prevented-planting decisions. "Producers in North Dakota are waiting for fields to dry out so they can start field work and crop planting," says Andrew Swenson, NDSU Extension farm management specialist.

Don't Change Your Planting Plans

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release

Producers should not change their spring planting intentions because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to North Dakota State University Extension crops economist Frayne Olson. "Don't change your plans based on what you see in the markets today because it's not going to be a good reference point," he says.

Cover Crops Can Be the Answer

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Tri-State Livestock News

Producers select a crop based on various components unique to their own operation. While each cover crop can offer a multitude of benefits, Miranda Meehan, extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist at North Dakota State University, urges ranchers to look at the big picture. Read more in this article from Tri-State Livestock News.

Tips for Fall Grazing Cover Crops

September 16, 2019 | Posted in Grazing

Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release

Cover crop acreage is expected to increase in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency's revision to the preventive-planting insurance provisions, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock experts.

Learn More About Prevent Planting Cover Crops in North Dakota

North Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of four talks on prevent planting cover crops.

June 12, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

These will be an excellent opportunity to meet with North Dakota State University specialists and researchers to run through options and hopefully insurance representatives to provide input during the conversation.