Articles tagged under: Kristie Sundeen

Timely Rains Seen This Season in NE ND

Published September 5, 2026

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says her territory in northeastern North Dakota has been fortunate compared with other parts of the state. “I would say that my area has probably received the nicest, most timely rains throughout the whole season,”…
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Verticillium Stripe Adds to Canola Concerns

Published August 8, 2026

Hot, dry weather was the rule when canola was flowering. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen expects to see the impact at harvest time. “Last year we had low acres, but really, really good yields,” said Sundeen. “I expect production's probably…
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Pioneer Agronomy Report

Published July 23, 2026

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen outlines the scouting protocols for desiccation or swathing timing for canola. "No drive-by scouting," said Sundeen. "Growers and agronomists need to walk into multiple areas of the field looking at…
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Heat Blasting

Published July 15, 2026

The heat and uneven rainfall cause issues for canola. "If you've got canola blooming, we will start seeing what we call heat blasting; that's where they won't pollinate really," said Kristie Sundeen, field agronomist, Pioneer. "They'll bloom, the flowers will…
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Rapid Growth Syndrome Reported

Published June 23, 2026

On Tuesday’s Crop Watch, RRFN caught up with Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen at Pekin, North Dakota. With the corn, “we are seeing some rapid growth syndrome that’s showing up right now; it’s just starting to unfurl.” Sundeen reports there…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 28, 2026

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen reminds growers to apply their pre-emergence herbicides in soybeans. “Weeds such as waterhemp and kochia continue to challenge us in the post-herbicide applications, and it is essential that growers take…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 26, 2026

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen said this week’s weather will jump start the crop into summer. “Most of the corn has been planted, with some expected to finish this week. GDU accumulation has been slow…
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Fieldwork Likely Pushed to May

Published April 17, 2026

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says much of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota may not see meaningful field activity until next month. “I don’t foresee us really getting much activity here now until May for most of my territory."…
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Late-Season Push to Finish the Harvest

Published November 7, 2025

Numerous crops are still standing in North Dakota. "It's been a struggle," said Kristie, field agronomist, Pioneer. " There's still flax out. There are still sunflowers out. There are still soybeans that are out, but it's getting to be less…
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