14-15 Winter Agriculture News
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14-15 Winter Agriculture News
Greetings! 2014 is almost history! Looking back it was a year of ups and downs. The spring started off cool and wet which delayed planting, pushed plant development back, and made us play catch up throughout the growing season. The cool/wet weather stayed into June and July which caused fungi diseases in our small grains and row crops. Overall, the small grains had excellent yields with average protein levels. Small grain markets were down compared to 2013 but hopefully the extra bushels will provide some profit. The row crops made it to maturity with excellent weather in September and October. However, the row crops didn’t dry down so harvest was delayed with about one third of the crop still left to be harvested. Livestock producers had an excellent year. There were a few challenges with calving due to wet conditions which caused some scours. Cool weather with timely rains in May and June provided an excellent yielding hay/alfalfa crop with many producers getting second and even third cuttings. Cattle prices hit record highs many times in 2014 and current prices are not far below the record highs. With the market price of corn presently being very reasonable and an abundance of hay, things look bright for the livestock industry going into the new year. Looking toward 2015, producers will have some new challenges and opportunities. The main one will be the new Farm Bill. You will see upcoming informational meetings in this newsletter that will help you make the best choices for your operation. The new Farm Bill is nothing like the past Farm Bill. It provides many options and opportunities for producers and landowners. This will not be a one size fits all bill. Producers/ landowners will have to look at each individual farm number to determine the best option to sign-up for. Craig Askim, Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources 1400 Hwy 49 N #103 Beulah, ND 58523 Phone: (701) 873-5195 Email: craig.askim@ndsu.edu Inside this issue: Crops Educational Day 2 Pesticide Trainings 3 Publications 3 West Central Livestock Day 4 Upcoming Meetings 4 Soil and Forage Probes 4 Please take note of the educational workshop and pesticide dates listed in this newsletter. If your pesticide license expires in 2015 you will be receiving a notice from our office in January 2015. If you have questions regarding any of these events please call me at 701-873-5195 or email craig.askim@ndsu.edu. Here’s to a successful 2015! Craig Askim, Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources County commissions, North Dakota State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, sex, sexual orientation, status as a U.S. veteran, race or religion. Direct inquiries to the Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, 205 Old Main, (701) 2317708. This publication will be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities upon request, (701) 873-5195. AGRICULTURE NEWS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 AGRICULTURE NEWS Pesticide Training Opportunities Private General Certification Date February 16 February 18 February 18 February 19 February 19 February 20 February 26 February 27 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 16 April 6 Place City Hall Legion Hall North Shore Inn City Hall City Hall Civic Center ARS Station Morton Co. Fairgrounds Civic Center City Hall City Hall Civic Center Morton Co. Courthouse Town Ryder Turtle Lake Garrison Hazen Wilton Center Mandan New Salem Beulah Underwood Hebron Beulah Mandan Time 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Beulah Mandan 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Fumigation Certification February 23 March 9 Extension Office Extension Office Publications The Mercer County Extension office has numerous publications available, many of them free of charge. Some that may be of interest are: 2014 Weed Control Guide 2014 Insecticide Guide 2014 Fumigation Guide 2014 ND Field Inspection Seed Guide 2014 NDSU Research Extension Center’s Annual Research and Field Trials Report 2014 Crop/Livestock Budget Guides Stop by the office or visit our website at: www.ag.ndsu.edu/mercercountyextension for these and other publications. We st C e n t ra l L i ve st o c k D ay January 13, 2015 Center Civic Center 1:00 p.m. Storing Vaccines – Lisa Pederson, NDSU Beef Quality Assurance Specialist 1:30 p.m. Mortality Composting – Rick Schmidt, Oliver County Extension Agent 2:00 p.m. Feeding with Net-Wrap 2:20 p.m. Putting EPD’s to work – Rick Schmidt – Oliver County Extension Agent 3:00 p.m. Stump the Vet – Dr. Jerry Stokka – NDSU Extension Veterinarian and Animal Stewardship. Dr. Stokka will address - Veterinary Feed Directive, Sweet Clover and Pinkeye followed by producer questions. 4:00 p.m. Commodity Elections 4:30 p.m. FSA report on Farm Bill – Linda Urlacher Upcoming Meetings December 11 Farm Bill Informational Meeting, Dakota Farms, Washburn, 10 a.m. December 16 Central Dakota AG DAY, CREC, Carrington, 9:30 a.m. December 16 Farm Bill Informational Meeting, ARS Station, Mandan, 1 p.m. December 18 Crops Educational Day, Beulah Civic Center, Beulah, 9:30 a.m. January 6 ARC/PLC Information Meeting, ARS Station, Mandan, 1 p.m. January 13 West Central Livestock Day, Civic Center, Center, 1 p.m. January 20-21 Feedlot School, CREC, Carrington February 10-11 KFYR Agri-International, Civic Center, Bismarck Soil and Forage Probes The Mercer County Extension office purchased a soil probe (soil analysis) and a forage probe (hay quality analysis) for anyone to check out with a security deposit. Take advantage of this opportunity. For more information or to reserve a probe stop in or call the Extension office at 873-5195. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter or if you have an address change, please call our office at 873-5195, or email: ndsu.mercer.extension@ndsu.edu.