Although overwintering beetle populations are expected to be lower than last year throughout much of the state, it is important to scout for this pest.

A manual calibration at least once a year is needed to ensure the rate controller is functioning properly and that the rate controller is not forced to operate outside the pressure operating range for the nozzles on the sprayer boom.

Depending on what glyphosate product you’ve purchased for this year, your application rate may need to be different than prior years to deliver the same amount of herbicide.

A survey of the 2021 dry bean production year in Minnesota and North Dakota reports an increase in no-till and other reduced tillage methods compared to the previous year.