Articles tagged under: Pioneer
A Trade Show on Ice
Published February 2, 2022
Agronomy on Ice can be described as a trade show on a frozen lake. With wind chill in the -30 range on Devils Lake Wednesday, it didn't feel like spring but that was a big part of the conversation. With…New Corn Traits on the Way
Published December 30, 2021
The innovation pipeline for Pioneer Seed includes a continued focus on its Qrome corn products. Qrome currently has dual modes of action for below-ground and above-ground pests. Corn Product Marketing Manager Scott Walker says a third mode of action is…Digital Tools Available to Make Fertilizer Decision
Published December 30, 2021
With the high nitrogen costs, there may be opportunities to feed the crop pre-plant versus an in-season application. Pioneer Granular Area Digital Lead Anthony Lackore says nitrogen modeling tools are available to help growers make these decisions. "We have live…Be Ready With Plan B
Published December 17, 2021
The shortages of glyphosate, glufosinate and other crop inputs has farmers scrambling. Pioneer Agronomy Manager Dan Berning says those issues are part of the crop management considerations this winter. "You may need to be thinking of not only Plan A,…Crop Strategies for 2022
Published November 24, 2021
Coming off a drought year, Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says there are things to be aware of going into next season. "Thankfully, we've caught late rains, setting us up for a somewhat normal spring. Coming off of a drought,…Corn Yields Look Good as Harvest Continues
Published November 8, 2021
Pioneer Field Agronomist Sarah Lovas says farmers in her territory are making good harvest progress. "This surprises me, because the Ada, Minnesota area got more rains. The sugarbeet harvest was delayed and when sugarbeet harvest is over, those farmers will…Harvest is Wrapping Up in Southeastern North Dakota
Published October 29, 2021
According to Pioneer Field Agronomist J.J. Jaehnning, nearly all of the soybeans and 80 percent of the corn has been harvested in southeastern North Dakota. "Corn has been a pleasant surprise, but that is really based on geography." Corn lodging…Soil Sampling a Smart Move Ahead of 2022
Published October 25, 2021
As harvest moves quickly in the Northern Plains, farmers are thinking ahead to 2022. From an agronomic perspective, Pioneer Field Agronomist Sarah Lovas says soil sampling can go along way in getting ready for the next growing season. "In this…Welcome Moisture
Published October 15, 2021
This past week’s rain brought the combines to a stop, but Pioneer agronomist J.J. Jaehnning says the soil moisture rechange was welcomed. "Going into next year, I think guys are a little more hopeful," said Jaehnning. "Even with the rains,…