Crops Articles
WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 28, 2022
In the latest WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg said spring wheat should remain part of the strategy this spring. A seed treatment is advised. Field conditions should also be fit before seeding wheat." Waiting for soils…Valent USA Submits Rapidicil Registration to EPA
Published April 28, 2022
Valent USA has submitted applications for the registration of a new herbicide active ingredient called Rapidicil. This novel herbicide is part of a pipeline of products to be submitted for registration within the next three years. This active ingredient will…Too Early to Know About Spring Wheat
Published April 26, 2022
Spring wheat could lose acres if planting delays continue in portions of the Northern Plains. Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel says it’s too soon to tell. "Once it starts warming up and drying out, we'll be able to get…Every Year is Different in Farming
Published April 26, 2022
Compared to last year, there has been a one-month delay for planting in the region. "Last year was super dry with no moisture and the ground was powder," said Jason Hanson, agronomist, Rock n' Roll Agronomy. "Do you want that…Corn Matters
Published April 25, 2022
The corn industry is glad to have E-15 approved for use this summer, but MEG Corp project manager Kelly Marczak says there was misinformation in the coverage of President Biden's announcement. Hear more in Corn Matters, an update from the…Crop Development is Getting Pushed Back
Published April 25, 2022
While planting progress is delayed, Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says there is still plenty of time to get the crop planted. "The biggest concern is temperatures that won't allow for quick emergence. It's a slow start to the…Mother Nature is in Control
Published April 25, 2022
The Red River at Thompson, North Dakota faced severe flash flooding Saturday. For the month of April, Brian Tweten has had nine inches of rain in the gauge at the farm. "The frost hasn't come completely out of the ground…Major Flooding
Published April 25, 2022
Excessive rainfall and ongoing snowmelt has resulted in widespread overland flooding of the Red River. According to the National Weather Service. the Crookston and Warren, Minnesota areas are preparing for the potential of record flooding. Major flooding is anticipated at…Don’t Cut Corners in Weed Management
Published April 24, 2022
As planting gets pushed back due to wet and cold weather, West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen hopes farmers aren't tempted to cut corners and skip pre-emergence weed control applications. "It's really important to get a pre-emergence…