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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published October 9, 2025

Last year, many farmers were surprised by how quickly the corn dried in the field. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist, Kristie Sundeen said “we are on trend to see that again this year.” Farmers are encouraged to…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published October 7, 2025

The weather over the past two weeks helped harvest progress across North Dakota and Minnesota. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says canola yields are average to above average. "Verticillium Stripe has lowered yield in traditional…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published September 23, 2025

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin has identified pockets of corn rootworm in the region. Crop rotation used to be effective in controlling this issue, but Northern Corn Rootworm has adapted to that rotation with extended…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published September 23, 2025

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin said the region received much-needed moisture and accumulated GDUs. "This week, we're finally finding some of our early-planted corn reaching black layer and with nice temps in the forecast,…
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A 100-Year Milestone

Published September 15, 2025

The sales season for the 2026 crop year is underway. "Pioneer is turning 100 (years old) so that is a lot to be excited about," said Emily Matejka, territory manager, Pioneer. "With that, we have new hybrids coming out, including…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published September 4, 2025

In these early days of September, more time is needed to collect GDUs to finish out the row crops. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder outlines the GDU accumulation and moisture levels across North Dakota. Listen…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published September 2, 2025

Thanks to above-average late-season moisture, the outlook for corn and soybean yields is positive. The attention now shifts to the accumulation of GDUs to determine if the crop can reach full maturity. In this edition of the Pioneer Agronomy Update,…
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Day #5 Recap

Published August 29, 2025

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner brought the RRFN Crop Tour home on Friday, hosting the final day. The Comstock/Sabin area of Minnesota has seen its share of rain this year. "They've had some drown-outs, but it's not quite as bad…
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The Sweet Spot

Published August 29, 2025

On the RRFN Crop Tour, there have been areas that have had too much rain. Other areas could use some moisture. Twin Valley, Minnesota, may be the sweet spot, benefiting from timely rains throughout the season. Any disease pressure? "In…
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A Rain Would be Welcome to Finish the Crop

Published August 29, 2025

Cory O’Leary operates Precision Seed and Service at Lake Park, Minnesota. The plot adjacent to his agency was planted in late April. The newly planted corn initially faced cold weather. Unusually warm temperatures and heavy rains were quick to follow.…
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