Crops Articles
Timely Weed Control Advised
Published May 24, 2023
BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melaas says planting in central and western North Dakota is chugging along. "There are even wheat and barley fields in the two-to-three leaf stage now and a lot of other crops are just starting to…A Few Replants Necessary
Published May 24, 2023
Most of Jay Nord's crop was planted into good conditions and is doing well. There was the need for some replanting of spring wheat on his Wolverton, Minnesota farm. “We had wheat planted before the rain hit again and some…Plenty of Time for the Crop to Catch Up
Published May 24, 2023
RRFN caught up with Bayer CropScience Customer Business Advisor Adam Sip for the Crop Watch broadcast as he was putting in a plot near Christine, North Dakota.Despite the later-than-average planting dates, there is plenty of time to recover. “The second…A Mixed Bag
Published May 24, 2023
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the state's winter wheat fields swing from poor to good, depending on the area. "We're really seeing a mixed bag when it comes to the winter wheat in South Dakota." A…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 24, 2023
This week's Pioneer Agronomy Update takes us to Barnesville, Minnesota where we visited with Pioneer Seeds Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson. Sorenson reminds farmers to monitor stand quality, row spacing, uniformity and population. "We set out with a goal of…Corn Matters
Published May 24, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Policy Specialist Alex Trunnell recaps the Minnesota legislative session. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters.MN Wheat Minute
Published May 24, 2023
Minnesota Wheat is looking for research fields. Hear more from University of Minnesota Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.EPA Registers Revylok Fungicide
Published May 24, 2023
BASF has introduced a new soybean fungicide called Revylok. It brings together the Revysol and Xemium fungicidal active ingredients. Revylok will be available for the 2024 growing season.Chlorpyrifos Products Can be Returned
Published May 24, 2023
Minnesota farmers can now return Lorsban, Cobalt, Vulcan and similar chlorpyrifos insecticide products. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture canceled chlorpyrifos product registrations for use on food and feed at the beginning of this past year. Corteva Agrscience and ADAMA US…