Crops Articles
A Full Product Pipeline for Vive Crop Protection
Published December 20, 2021
There’s a long list of new products on the horizon for Vive Crop Protection. "We have a really efficient and fast product innovation engine," said Darren Anderson, CEO and co-founder. "We've got seven new products that we're developing and planning…Improving Drought Conditions in Final Weeks of 2021
Published December 17, 2021
Heading into the final weeks of the year, drought conditions are improving across the Dakotas and Minnesota. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows areas of D3 or extreme drought in northwest North Dakota and northeast Minnesota. Other areas of the Dakotas…Be Ready With Plan B
Published December 17, 2021
The shortages of glyphosate, glufosinate and other crop inputs has farmers scrambling. Pioneer Agronomy Manager Dan Berning says those issues are part of the crop management considerations this winter. "You may need to be thinking of not only Plan A,…Simple At-Plant Protection
Published December 17, 2021
FMC introduced a new at-plant corn fungicide this past year called Xyway. FMC Retail Technical Service Manager Gail Stratman says this product delivers foliar disease protection throughout the growing season. There are additional benefits. "Stalk diseases like anthracnose and fusarium…Historic December Winds Hammer KS Winter Wheat
Published December 16, 2021
While the Northern Plains endured wintery conditions this week, up to 90 mile per hour wind gusts moved through the Central Plains on Wednesday, impacting winter wheat. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin called this a historic event. "There was lots…No Silver Bullet Available for Clubroot Management
Published December 16, 2021
Canola growers from across the region met in Langdon, North Dakota to learn about the latest hot button issues in canola production. Northern Canola Growers Association President Pat Murphy says club root research continues to be a priority. "The genetics…Northern Plains Winter Starts With More Moisture
Published December 16, 2021
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner is glad to see winter starting off with moisture for the Northern Plains. "I'm encouraged with what's been happening in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest because it fits well with our…Good Crop Potential Remains in South America
Published December 16, 2021
Traders are shifting their focus to South American corn and soybean production. Loewen and Associates President Pete Loewen expects increasing production from Argentina and Brazil. "The start to their growing season seemed to be better this year than last year.…North Dakota May Have a Boost in Canola Acres for 2022
Published December 16, 2021
CHS agronomist Ron Beneda is expecting canola acres to increase dramatically next season. Beneda thinks North Dakota canola acres could top 2 million. "We'll see an increase in canola acres when we have good prices. Even at average yields, we…