Articles tagged under: Brent Sorenson

Published June 5, 2025

Evaluating the crop stand and emergence is an excellent way to assess the entire production system. In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson said the planter has a critical role in delivering early, even emergence,…

Published October 15, 2024

Since May 15, the Fargo/Grand Forks area accumulated between 2,350 and 2.600 GDUs. That's 180-to-260 GDUs above normal. "Soybean harvest is mostly complete and the corn harvest is progressing," reports Brent Sorenson, strategic account manager, Pioneer. Moisture levels dropped off…

Published July 25, 2024

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson says Iron Deficiency Chlorosis is an issue again this year. IDC causes soybean plants to appear yellow or chlorotic and result in stunted plant growth and reduced yields. "The…

Published June 6, 2024

Early, even emergence is very important to maximize corn yields. Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson says early planting in cold, wet soils results in less vigorous plants and reduced yield. "A 1.5 week delay in emergence can result in…

Published June 3, 2024

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson said some corn was planted in cold soils and received cold rain after planting. "Reduced stands are being observed from imbibitional chilling." Diseases, such as pythium, thrive in…