Insects can take a bite out of producers’ yields. Dr. Janet Knodel, Extension Entomologist and Professor at North Dakota State University, recommends that before taking

“If you get behind rust, you can’t manage it. If you get a fungicide on about R5, you’re going to protect your yield. It’s all

Cutworm Scouting –  Alison Pokrzywinski | Nuseed Sunflower Product Development Manager When everything looks great from a distance, don’t forget to get out of the

Many things factor into what makes a sunflower crop successful and it can differ from region to region, but there are some general practices that

It is vital to scout your sunflower fields periodically to monitor for sunflower pests such as insects, weeds and disease to prevent crop loss at

It’s not all about the planter. There are other important factors to take into consideration other than just having your planter ready when heading into

Fine Tuning Seeding Rates It can be challenging getting planter settings right for sunflowers, especially confection hybrids.  Alison Pokrzywinski, Nuseed sunflower technical agronomist, recommends checking

SUNFLOWER SPECIFIC HEADERS  Growers often debate the return on investment of a sunflower specific header. Combines used for small grains can be adapted to harvest

The right planter maintenance and settings are vital to seeding all types of sunflowers, and becomes even more important the larger the seed size. Planter

Having and maintaining weed-free fields is crucial when growing sunflowers. Whether it’s kochia and wild buckwheat in western North Dakota, or marshelder, wild mustard or