Articles tagged under: Pioneer
Protecting Yield
Published July 28, 2018
Farmers are trying to protect yield potential with fungicides. Pioneer Seed field agronomist Clyde Tiffany says conditions are right for a fungicide treatment in the row crops. "I have some guys with extremely high yield potential who say I've got…Scout Now for Soybean Aphids
Published July 24, 2018
Soybean aphids are starting to show up in the region. The populations are not at threshold levels yet, but Pioneer Seed territory manager Jim Kokett says the soybean crop should be scouted. "The university recommended threshold is 250-aphids-per-plant. I think…A Flash Drought in ’17, A Beautiful Crop in ’18
Published July 18, 2018
One year ago, the western Dakotas were facing severe drought conditions. Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder, who is based at Mandan, says the crops are in better shape this year. "Right now, we're about 180 degrees turnaround from where we…Farmers Should Evaluate Stands
Published May 25, 2018
As corn begins to emerge, Pioneer Field Agronomist Zach Fore says farmers should take the time to evaluate stands. "I think this is the time of year when you can learn a lot. We want to focus on the controllable factors.…Crop Watch: Soybean Seed Moving Near Roseau, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Farmers in the Roseau, Minnesota area are finishing up soybean planting. Pioneer Seed Dealer Amy Brateng is still moving a few soybeans. “We have about 20 percent of our soybeans yet to load out. A lot of seed went into…