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Category: Ag Issues

Beware of Bad Beetles

Trapping Invasive Species Kim.fundingsland@mydakotan.com MINOT – Keeping beetles at bay is one of the reasons for various traps designed to capture the sometimes unwelcome bugs. Three different beetle traps have been in use in the City of Minot this summer. According to Guy Hanley, Minot Parks entomologist, the black, funnel-type traps, such as the one […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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August 29, 2022

Spray Those Weeds

MINOT – Weeds, weeds, and more weeds. Both big farmers and small gardeners understand this nuisance. One specific kind of weed, Kochia Scoparia, has taken its toll on many crop fields in North Dakota, according to Brian Jenks, a weed specialist from the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. “If we’re not controlling Kochia […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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August 6, 2022

A TOUGH Conundrum

MINOT – Plants can be used for many purposes. One plant, lentils, make for a healthy meal, full of iron and fiber. Dr. Charlie Lim, NDSU weed specialist from the Williston Research Extension Center, spoke of an herbicide often used for lentils, called TOUGH. Lim said when it comes to chickpeas, the label says a […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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August 5, 2022

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