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Strategic Seed Selection

Published December 30, 2024

Seed selection can have a dramatic impact on yields and a farmer's bottom line. CROPLAN Market Activation Manager Robert Cossar says choosing the right seed is about more than just performance. "It's all about yield, It's about bushels across the…

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Managing Alfalfa

Published December 17, 2024

The spring season started very wet, delaying much of the first crop alfalfa harvest. CROPLAN National Alfalfa Agronomist Randy Welch said forage quality was poor for the first crop. Disease pressure was also seen. Aphanomyces Root Rot was one issue.…

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Extreme Weather Leads to Crop Variability

Published August 8, 2024

A wet start to the growing season has influenced the condition of the corn crop throughout the tri-state region. "Last year we were talking drought and this year we've had a bit more moisture," said Jamie Kloster, corn and soybean…

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Alfalfa Navigates Relentless Rains

Published July 19, 2024

There's a big hay crop this year if growers can put up the crop between the rains. “People that are taking high moisture hay are taking the third crop right now,” said Jeff Jackson, forage and alfalfa specialist, CROPLAN. “People…

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Second Crop Alfalfa Looks Good

Published June 26, 2024

CROPLAN Forage and Alfalfa Specialist Jeff Jackson says alfalfa weevils are starting to fizzle out but scouting before cutting is recommended. “There are a few farmers that are getting really close or starting on a second crop alfalfa. If they…

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Scout Early and Often for Alfalfa Weevil

Published May 31, 2024

Large populations of alfalfa weevils are being seen this year. CROPLAN Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson credits the mild winter. "When it stays relatively nice we don't have as many bugs die over the winter," said Jackson. "That insect…

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First Crop Alfalfa is Maturing

Published May 31, 2023

Early spring weather was a back and forth warm and cold pattern. CROPLAN Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson says the weird early weather pattern means alfalfa could mature before flowering. "If you don't get the first cutting off, you…

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New Sunflower Trait Announced

Published July 24, 2022

CROPLAN and Syngenta have launched a new sunflower herbicide trait called 'Air.' CROPLAN U.S. Product Manager Mark Torno says the trait provides the ability to tank mix Beyond and Express herbicides. "It will be broad coverage across the Group 2…

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Torno Re-Elected to Sunflower Board

Published December 9, 2019

CROPLAN by WinField United product manager Mark Torno has been re-elected to serve on the National Sunflower Association board of directors. Torno represents the hybrid seed industry on the board.

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A Strong Sunflower and Canola Crop

Published August 2, 2019

While canola had a rough start, the crop is showing signs of improvement over the last month. CROPLAN by WinField United U.S. product manager Mark Torno says flea beetles were a challenge at emergence. Fields that were treated in time…

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