Articles tagged under: Larry Lunder

Pollination Will Drag Into August

Published July 13, 2022

The corn in central and western North Dakota is slightly behind the normal stage of development for mid-July, but the moisture conditions are a big improvement over last year. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says pollination will be delayed. "I…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 23, 2022

In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, RRFN visits with Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder. It may be late, but Lunder says farmers still want to get planting done correctly the first time. "It's critical to make sure your seed depth…

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Managing Weeds

Published October 14, 2021

Drought results in unique weed challenges. According to Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder, weed control was very effective. "Hats off to the farmers, they did a really good job managing weeds and some of them are seeing the payback when…

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Variable Corn and Soybean Yields as Harvest Progresses

Published October 11, 2021

According to Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder, corn and soybean yields vary for the eastern part of North Dakota and western Minnesota, depending on the field history and rains that fell in the growing season. Corn harvest for grain…

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Farmers Trying to Avoid Losses at Soybean Harvest

Published October 5, 2021

Fields are drying down fast and there’s been a good start to soybean harvest in North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder is hearing reports of variable yields and green soybeans. "It's been a struggle to get some of the…

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Harvest Management is Important During Drought

Published August 25, 2021

Heading into fall, Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder says harvest management is important. Even on the better ground, there will still be drought stressed crops. "You need to be very timely with harvesting because corn will cannibalize the stalk to…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published July 5, 2021

During the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Clark Price says the corn and soybeans are behind in the Washburn, North Dakota area, but could still do well with timely rains. Clark, who operates River Ag, said farmers and ranchers in the area…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 27, 2021

It was a cool and dry week in the Leeds, North Dakota area. High winds also swept through fields on Monday and Tuesday. Now, all eyes are the young corn and soybean crop that is just emerging. In the latest…

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North Dakota Acreage Decisions Are Firming Up

Published March 24, 2021

Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder thinks there will be more soybean acres planted in North Dakota this year compared to 2020. "I think that will be the biggest increase across the board when it comes to final acres planted.…

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A Shift in Attitude

Published March 4, 2021

There’s concern about drought, but growers are generally optimistic going into the 2021 planting season. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder made that observation during the KMOT Ag Expo. Show in Minot. "The attitude is a 180 degree shift from a…

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