Articles tagged under: Pioneer Seeds
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 14, 2023
In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, RRFN discusses crop conditions with Corteva Agriscience Account Manager Matthew Peterson near Glyndon, Minnesota. Insect pressure has been tough on soybeans. “Soybean aphids this year is probably the most pressure we’ve seen since 2017…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…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.…ND Soybeans Are a Pleasant Surprise
Published September 25, 2020
Considering the dry conditions this past season in western North Dakota, Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder is pleasantly surprised at the soybean yields. "I thought we may be in tougher shape, but the crop seems to be holding a…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published July 1, 2020
Good subsoil moisture and heat is pushing the corn near Hillsboro, North Dakota. The crop is reaching the stage where it’s using extra nitrogen. "The V8 to V12 stage is really the high use nitrogen zone," said Jesse Moch, field…From Rolla, ND, It’s the Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published October 10, 2019
Farmers in north central North Dakota made one last push to finish wheat and canola harvest before the rain and snow. In the Rolla, North Dakota area, very few, if any, soybeans went through the combine. "Some of the fields…Pioneer Agronomy Update from Michigan, ND
Published October 7, 2019
Before the recent wet weather, farmers in the Michigan, North Dakota area were able to start soybean harvest. "Their happy with yields so far," says Josh Forde of FK Seed. "But, the rest of the harvest season isn't going to…Pioneer Agronomy Update from Washburn, ND
Published September 30, 2019
Most years by this point in time, the Washburn, North Dakota has dried up. However, there is still a lot of green to be seen this year. River Ag owner Clark Price says the rains in August and September are…Moving Past Pollination and to the Finish Line
Published August 28, 2019
While wet and cool was a common theme to start the RRFN Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, crop conditions started to improve west of Jamestown, North Dakota. Farmer Joe Bear says heat is needed to finish the crop. "Pollination went…