One of the most important considerations as we look ahead for this year’s crops and pasture management are grasshoppers. With the substantial losses of crops and forage to grasshoppers, and…
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The North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center (WREC), Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center (EARC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab in…
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After a few years of high grasshopper populations many farmers and ranchers are eager to start spraying this spring. However, MSU Extension reminds producers that, vigilant scouting is important during…
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Grasshoppers, Fires and Reduced Yields Threaten Montana Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Livelihoods
by Colter BrownBy Nicole Rolf, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Montana Farm Bureau Federation The infamous drought of 1988 is seared into the memories of Montana farmers and ranchers. People who…
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Grasshoppers have been found in large numbers across much of Northern Ag territory. Early in the summer seemed to be the first wave while recently it seems there is another…
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University of Wyoming Extension entomologist Alex Latchininsky said a wetter, warmer climate may contribute to future locust outbreaks like that harassing Argentinians and could also boost future grasshopper infestations…
