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Pioneer Agronomy Update from Crookston, MN

Published Yesterday

In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer soybean breeder Nadia Krasheninnik says there are some concerns about variability in fields. It was a tough spring across the region. "There was some delay in soybean growth. Now, I think the plots…
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Farmers Will Be Haying Oats and Peas Soon

Published Yesterday

Forage oats and peas will be ready for haying in about another week, according to Belfield, North Dakota farmer Byron Richard. "The hay production areas with rain has an above average crop. We've overall been having enough showers for a…
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Dry Bean Scene

Published Yesterday

Now is the time during the growing season to be scouting for insects in dry beans. So far, reports of potato leaf hopper and grasshoppers are coming in. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…
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Recent Rains Welcome for Soybean Crop

Published Yesterday

Soybean conditions look decent north of Highway 2 in North Dakota and Minnesota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Zach Fore says the recent rains were needed. The crop is getting big enough to use some of that water. "As we get some…
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USB is Working to Diversify the Soybean Portfolio

Published Yesterday

U.S. soybean farmers are facing multiple headwinds, including weather and trade difficulties. But with unique times, opportunities arise that might not otherwise arise. That was United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland’s message to over 200 farmer directors, staff and guests…
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Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay

Published Yesterday

Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…
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The Sugarbeet Report

Published July 18, 2019

In the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative grower area, Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius says soils are finally starting to dry out. Get the details in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions, H&S Manufacturing…
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