A Trade Show on Ice
Agronomy on Ice can be described as a trade show on a frozen lake. With wind chill in the -30 range on Devils Lake Wednesday, it didn't feel like spring but that was a big part of the conversation. With…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update
The Bremen, North Dakota area has suffered from severe drought conditions the entire growing season. "If you planted corn or soybeans on prevented plant ground, however, those crops look pretty good," says Donny Allmaras, owner, Allmaras Ag. "If you didn't,…
Watch for Corn Stalk Issues
As crops begin to mature, the stress from drought may appear as the crop dries down. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says be aware of stalk issues in your corn. "I was out looking at fields and there are stalk…
Make Plans Now for 2022
Pioneer Seeds field agronomist Kristie Sundeen recaps the many miles from Thursday's stops on the Pioneer Crop Tour. The recent rains should help late soybeans. Sundeen also tells growers, "Don't make plans for next year based on this year. Talk…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Canola conditions are all over the board. Pioneer field agronomist Kristie Sundeen says the earliest fields have the best potential. For late-planted canola, this past week’s rain may have been too late. "Insect pressure is a lot worse in the…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
This past week's Pioneer Agronomy Update came from McCoy Seed at Larimore, North Dakota. While it has been dry, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen encourages growers to plan for a successful season. "I wouldn't pull back on fertilizer or seed…
Harvest Management
Harvest is in full swing with most of the activity in cereal grains and the pre-pile sugarbeet campaign. Pioneer field agronomist Kristie Sundeen says a lot of canola is being swathed or desiccated. "Desiccating into September should not an issue,…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Soybean and corn emergence are spotty near Fordville in northeastern North Dakota. Pioneer field agronomist Kristie Sundeen says the corn crop is faring better than expected given the planting conditions. "Some of the early seeded soybeans were able to get…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Due to wet field conditions, corn planting in northeast North Dakota has stalled. Pioneer field agronomist Kristie Sundeen says conditions have been complicated by the amount of corn residue in the fields. "The residue isn't going to help us to…
Pioneer Agronomy Update with Stenvold Ag Service
Farmers are slowly, but surely, trying to start corn and soybean harvest in the Red River Valley. Based at Thompson, North Dakota, Stenvold Ag Service owner Mike Stenvold says farmers are assessing and prioritizing corn fields. "I've hand shelled some…
