Crops Articles
Plant Health Key to Successful Crop
Published March 3, 2019
Speaking on a farmer panel at Commodity Classic, Winnebago, Minnesota farmer Todd Golly said plant health is the reason he uses fungicide on his corn. "We have plant health issues every year, whether it's too much water or drought. With…BASF Launches New Revysol Fungicide
Published March 3, 2019
BASF unveiled a new triazole fungicide, Revysol, ahead of Commodity Classic. Technical marketing manager Josh Miller says Veltyma is the corn brand name. Revytek is the soybean brand name. "We've created a product that's broader, stronger and lasts longer," explains…A Cold March
Published March 3, 2019
The extreme cold is quite rare for early March, and those bone-chilling temperatures moved into the Northern Plains over the weekend. The coveted question is: are there warmer temps in the forecast? Based at Grand Forks, National Weather Service meteorologist…Late Spring Anticipated
Published March 3, 2019
Midwestern farmers were enjoying the Florida sunshine during Commodity Classic, but the conversation often turned to the difficult weather conditions at home. "Look at the Upper Midwest, we have a lot of snow on the ground and it is likely…Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Meets in Bloomington
Published March 3, 2019
Cooperative governance and financial management is a focus during the Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Convention. Executive Director Bob Zelenka says the Ashby Farmers Elevator is shedding light on farmer protection. "There was a bill introduced in the Minnesota House…Perdue Addresses Current Farm Economy at Commodity Classic
Published March 2, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talked E-15, trade, tariffs and more at Commodity Classic. Speaking to reporters, Perdue was asked about the current farm economy, especially its impact on the young farmer. "It's tough. Their fathers and grandfathers have gone through…Bayer-Monsanto Integration Focuses on Stewardship
Published March 1, 2019
Bayer Seed Treatment Lead Brent Craig says integrating legacy products from Bayer and Monsanto allows Bayer to build on the strong history of both companies. Stewardship of the technology is a priority. "We're working to make sure we keep these…New Agronomy, Sales and Marketing Firm Created
Published March 1, 2019
Jason Hanson of Webster, North Dakota has launched his own company called Rock and Roll Agronomy LLC. Previously, Hanson was an agronomist for WinField United.A Connection Between Water PH and Dicamba Drift
Published March 1, 2019
Researchers across the nation are discovering a link between water PH and unexplained dicamba drift. "Farmers need to be asking questions about what the water looks like before adding it to the mix tank," says David Kee, Director of Research…