Crops Articles
Stick to the Plan
Published April 18, 2019
The planting season may start later than many of us would have liked, but Bayer District Sales Manager Mark Haugland says farmers can’t afford to cut corners. That’s especially true for weed control. "Stick with using pre's and multiple modes-of-action…Making Sure Trading Partners Play By the Rules
Published April 18, 2019
Following Thursday's WTO ruling, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said making sure trade partners play by the rules is vital. He also said the announcement is another victory for American farmers and fairness in the global trade system. U.S. Trade Representative…Tunisia to Import U.S. Beef, Poultry and Eggs
Published April 18, 2019
Export certificates have been finalized to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry and eggs into Tunisia. Initial estimates indicate the country would annually import $5 to $10 million worth of product from the U.S. In 2018, U.S. agricultural exports to…Pioneer Agronomy Update with Black River Ag
Published April 18, 2019
The Red River Farm Network has joined forces with Pioneer Seeds to bring farmers weekly agronomy updates during the 2019 planting season. This week, the team visited Black River Ag at Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Pioneer sales representative Luke Forness…Don’t Rush into Spring Planting
Published April 18, 2019
Farmers are gearing up for the 2019 planting season. According to Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug, farmers in eastern North Dakota should be in the field by the end of the month. "The biggest thing is don't rush. It…The Sugarbeet Report
Published April 18, 2019
The Sugarbeet Report is made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions, H&S Manufacturing and Corteva Agriscience. This week, American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Tyler Grove shares reminders going into the 2019 spring planting season. Listen here.West Central Adds New Starter Fertilizer and Adjuvant
Published April 18, 2019
West Central Distribution has introduced two new products; a starter fertilizer called Paralign and an adjuvant called Last Chance. Paralign contains the chelate found in Levesol and an enzyme to boost nutrient uptake. The Last Chance adjuvant is called a…Canola Minute
Published April 17, 2019
The Canola Minute is made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Trade and tariffs remain top of mind for canola growers. Hear more from NCGA Executive Director Barry Coleman about tariffs on canola oil in this week’s update.Weed Management Strategies: Episode Five
Published April 17, 2019
North Dakota farmers should be preparing to manage resistant weeds. GL Crop Consulting President and agronomist Greg LaPlante says conditions are just right for kochia to germinate. Farmers can rotate herbicides to better manage resistance. "In soybeans, we have to…