Articles tagged under: Helena Agri-Enterprises
A Busy Week for Fall Fieldwork
Published November 2, 2020
Harvest is winding down across the region. Helena Agri-Enterprises Regional Manager Thad Meister says the harvest went well across South Dakota. "We got the crop out just like we put it in; it went in fast and it came out…CropLife Ranks Top 100 Ag Retailers
Published May 5, 2020
CropLife has released its ranking of the 100 largest ag retailers in the United States. Nutrien Ag Solutions tops the list, followed by Helena Agri-Enterprises. GROWMARK, Wilbur-Ellis, CHS and Simplot Grower Solutions are among the largest retailers with each entity…Manage Nitrogen Properly
Published March 9, 2020
Looking ahead to the 2020 growing season, Helena product manager Jim Loken says farmers are facing waterlogged field conditions. That likely influenced the microbial condition of the soil. Loken is also recommending farmers develop a fertilizer strategy for these difficult…Plan for Different Scenarios
Published February 21, 2020
After the past year and a half, farmers have learned they need a Plan A, Plan B and Plan C as they prepare for spring. Helena Agri-Enterprises sales representative Tim Stanslawski says a backup plan is needed when considering the…Feed the Crop
Published June 20, 2019
Nitrogen has been lost this spring, especially in the wetter areas. Helena product manager Dr. Jim Loken says that is evident once you get a close look at the stand. "I was walking fields in southeastern South Dakota and if…Top-Dress Application: Watch the Forecast
Published June 6, 2019
Timing is an important element for top-dress nitrogen applications. Helena Agri-Enterprises sales representative J.J. Johnson is encouraging growers to monitor the forecast. "Just because a rain is forecast doesn't mean that we're going to get it," said Johnson. "Guys might…Protecting the Nitrogen Investment
Published May 1, 2019
A nitrogen stabilizer may be an effective option to maximize the efficiency of the fertilizer application. Helena wholesale sales representative Tim Stanislawski says it is important to protect that nitrogen. "We do have wet conditions and to help protect the…Focus on What You Can Control in Spring Fieldwork
Published March 19, 2019
As the snow begins to melt and thoughts turn toward spring, Helena Agri-Enterprises product manager Jim Loken reminds farmers to focus on what you can control in the field. "Last fall was a real challenge. This spring, it will be…Seed Treatment Pays
Published March 13, 2019
To get the bushels at harvest time, farmers need to start the crop right. Helena Agri-Enterprises brand manager Tony Lorenz says seed treatment delivers a positive return on investment. "A lot of people are saying on average germs are down…