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Volume
3 Issue
2 May
23, 2006
Small Grain Crop
Staging & Management Clinics
Producers are invited to participate in upcoming
University of Minnesota Extension Small Grain Staging &
Management Clinics to be held at various locations in June
in Northwest Minnesota.
Crops are Emerging . .
. Must be Cutworm Time!
There have been reports of cutworms in sugar beet from
Moorhead, Crookston, Hillsboro and MinnDak. This is the
expected timing for Red-Backed and Dark-Sided cutworms in
beets; both occur in the Red River Valley and they have
similar life cycles.
Other Pest Management
Info on the Web
Numerous links to pest management
and pesticide label resources from around the region.
University of
Minnesota Plant Disease Clinic
The University of Minnesota's Plant Disease
Clinic provides prompt, accurate
information on plant diseases for commercial growers in
Minnesota
Hoary Alyssum in Hay,
Pasture and Forage
Hoary alyssum is a weed common to Minnesota. It is
particularly adapted to dry conditions such as occur on
sandy or gravely soils. Hoary alyssum is a member of the
mustard family and is perennial in its growth habit. Hoary
alyssum tends to increase in forages following drought or
winterkill, regardless of the soil type of the field.
Raising the Barley
For
over a century, the University of Minnesota has been
researching barley and has contributed 18 new varieties. A
1992 study estimated that two-thirds of all barley used
for malting in beer production was developed by U
researchers.
Underground Drainage -
A Way to Reduce Risk
Drainage is essential to economical farming in the
Corn Belt region, and it can help reduce flood threats and
benefit the environment as well. The Red River Valley is a
highly productive area and drainage is as important here
as in the corn producing areas, however very few acres are
tile drained in NW MN and ND.
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