Articles tagged under: Larry Lunder

Pioneer Agronomy Report

Published October 1, 2026

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Report, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says hot, dry weather stressed crops this summer. Stalk integrity is a concern and could result in lodging or ear loss. "It is crucial to scout and prioritize fields…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published September 29, 2026

The wet weather is good for next year's crop potential, but frustrating for this year's harvest season. "The vast majority of corn has reached physiological maturity and is in the drying down process," reports Larry Lunder, field agronomist, Pioneer. Crop…
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Canola Acres Growing

Published September 21, 2026

Record U.S. canola acreage is adding to optimism about the crop's future in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says canola acreage continues to expand across the region. “There are more canola acres planted across the U.S. than…
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Don’t Leave the Corn in the Field Too Long

Published September 1, 2026

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour found significant variability in the central and western North Dakota corn crop after heat and drought arrived at a critical stage of development. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder said drought stress can increase…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published July 9, 2026

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder said early-season crops, such as small grains and canola, are in full reproductive phases. Late-season crops, including corn, soybeans and sunflowers, will begin to enter reproductive stages over the…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published July 7, 2026

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says the number of Growing Degree Days is running slightly ahead of normal across the region. Lunder says overall crop conditions have been good, but rain will become critical when the…
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Weeds Take Off

Published June 8, 2026

Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder says recent heat and moisture have accelerated crop development but have also increased weed pressure. "Weeds really started to take off," he said. "Especially where there's no residual herbicide laid down and producers have been…
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Alright, Alright, Alright

Published May 25, 2026

Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says planting progress across western North Dakota and eastern Montana has advanced rapidly despite cool temperatures. Cool conditions have slowed crop emergence, but crop health and soil moisture remain favorable. “Everything seems to be all…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 14, 2026

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Report, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder emphasizes the importance of weed control. "Later-than-average start times can sometimes cause the critical early-season weed control to be skipped as a time saver," said Lunder. With the resistance…
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Pioneer Agronomy Minute

Published May 12, 2026

In today's Pioneer Agronomy Minute, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder talks about the less-than ideal conditions for planting corn and soybeans this spring. "To date, we have not acquired enough GDUs to allow either corn and soybeans to emerge," said…
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