Articles tagged under: Kevin Sinner

Planting Pace Splits North and South

Published May 14, 2026

In the Red River Farm Network Crop Watch broadcast, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said planting progress continues to show a sharp north-to-south divide. “I cover about Highway 10 all the way up to the Canadian border and around Highway…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 5, 2026

Cold temperatures have been behind the slow start to the planting season. In this edition of the Pioneer Agronomy Minute, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says soils have been slow to dry and warm up. Planting enthusiasm rose with warm…

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A Slow to Start Planting Season

Published April 28, 2026

Farmers in far northwestern Minnesota have started scratching at the dirt. Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says most farmers are still waiting on the weather to warm up. "So far, there's been a few renegade guys that have gone…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published October 16, 2025

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says attention will soon shift to crop evaluation for 2025. The Granular app can scrutinize planting dates, fertility, fungicide treatments and more. Listen to this update to learn more about this…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published October 14, 2025

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner encourages growers to monitor for high-wind days, such as the ones we experienced over the weekend. It is essential to prioritize fields to harvest to avoid potential issues with the…

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Day #5 Recap

Published August 29, 2025

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner brought the RRFN Crop Tour home on Friday, hosting the final day. The Comstock/Sabin area of Minnesota has seen its share of rain this year. "They've had some drown-outs, but it's not quite as bad…

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Genetic Improvements Evident in Short-Season Hybrids

Published August 27, 2025

On the third day of the RRFN Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, stops were made at Fertile, Roseau and Oklee, Minnesota. At each site, there is potential for over 200 bushels per acre corn. “That’s 74-day corn that potentially over…

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Pioneer Agronomy Report

Published July 31, 2025

With the recent warm and wet weather this season, conditions are ripe for fungal diseases. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner cites sclerotina or white mold in sunflowers and soybeans or Goss's Wilt in corn. Sinner is also alert to potential…

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Pioneer Agronomy Report

Published June 12, 2025

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner is featured in the Pioneer Agronomy Report, saying it hasn't been an ideal spring. Even in areas with good conditions, corn may still look yellow. "The reasons for this can vary, but many times it's…

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Pioneer Agronomy Report

Published June 11, 2025

In the Pioneer Agronomy Report, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said most of the region is close to the averages for heat and moisture. The exception would be northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, which have been warmer and drier…

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