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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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Day #4 Recap

Published August 28, 2025

Thursday's route on the RRFN Crop Tour made stops in Litchville, Jamestown and Hope, North Dakota. According to Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge, there are distinct differences in GDU accumulation across that footprint. If there is a similarity, it is…

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Genetic Improvements Evident in Short-Season Hybrids

Published August 27, 2025

On the third day of the RRFN Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, stops were made at Fertile, Roseau and Oklee, Minnesota. At each site, there is potential for over 200 bushels per acre corn. “That’s 74-day corn that potentially over…

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Drought Stress Showing Up After a Season of Timely Rains

Published August 27, 2025

The crop at Oklee, Minnesota got off to an excellent start with very warm weather. Logan O’Neill, who is part of Hegge Seed, highlighted an 82-day corn hybrid. “It’s throwing out some big numbers,” said O’Neill. “We’re looking at 226…

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South 89 Seeds Shares Exciting GDU Accumulation

Published August 27, 2025

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer was in far northern Minnesota when it found a 74-day corn hybrid nearly at black layer. “I’m really happy with I’m seeing out in the field this year,” said Amy…

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A Positive Assessment for Corn & Soybean Crops at Fertile, MN

Published August 27, 2025

A big, beautiful bean field near Fertile, Minnesota, has been capturing attention this season. “It is a tall standing soybean so it has really good coverage and doesn’t let weeds get in,” explained Jake Edgar, who is with North Star…

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