Articles tagged under: Pioneer
Pioneer Agronomy Update: GDUs Well Ahead of the Norm
Published June 29, 2023
The corn has stretched out with the recent heat. "In my 19 year history with Pioneer, we've never been this far ahead in GDUs," said Zach Fore, product agronomist, Pioneer. "We're 300 GDUs ahead of normal because it has been…Pioneer Agronomy Update: Managing Iron Deficiency Chlorosis
Published June 21, 2023
The heat units have been coming pretty easy this season, but moisture is another story. The Pioneer Agronomy Update originated from north of Moorhead Wednesday. "As you drive around, you may see that corn that is pineappled and the leaves…Pioneer Agronomy Update: Rothsay, MN
Published May 14, 2023
The Pioneer Agronomy Update originated in the Rothsay, Minnesota area Wednesday. "This was planted May 4 so we just started seeing germination on the corn," said Kevin Sinner, field agronomist, Pioneer. "The corn that went in early, some were concerned…Limited Field Activity
Published May 1, 2023
There's been little-to-no progress across the Northern Plains yet. "There's been a couple floaters and spreaders going down the highway, but I haven't seen anything in the field yet which is probably the correct move because soil temperatures are still…Planting Delays Contrast with Welcome Moisture
Published April 23, 2023
Winter delivered one more blow to the region this past week with snow, sleet and rain. Soils are saturated and wheels won't be turning for some time. Pioneer Field Agronomist J.J. Jaehning is seeing a silver lining. An early winter…Start Right
Published March 27, 2023
The extended forecast remains cool. Pioneer Corn Marketing Lead Adam Theis said a good seed treatment will allow growers to plant in a wider window. "Sometimes you may only get a week or two weeks to actually plant that crop…Optimism for ’23 Planting Season
Published March 14, 2023
Despite a thick layer of snow across the Northern Plains, Pioneer Corn Product Manager Scott Walker is enthusiastic about the upcoming growing season. "We're getting some adequate moisture refilling that soil moisture profile this winter and we're looking forward to a…Canola Acreage Increase Will Come From Non-Traditional Areas
Published January 26, 2023
There are estimates North Dakota could see canola acres approach 2 million acres this year. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says that is a possibility, but the growth would have to come from the non-traditional canola areas. "In the traditional canola…Check Drought Scores
Published December 22, 2022
The 2022 growing season started very late with very wet conditions.The crop caught up quickly and now there's very little moisture in the soil profile. "Look at the drought scores," said Scott Walker, corn product manager, Pioneer. "Anything with a seven…