Articles tagged under: Pioneer
Water is Essential
Published October 12, 2021
According to Leah Johnson of Red River Marketing Company, the soybean harvest is nearly complete in the Elbow Lake, Minnesota area. With the dry conditions, yields were still a pleasant surprise. For corn, yields range from sub-100 bushels to 220…Farmers Trying to Avoid Losses at Soybean Harvest
Published October 5, 2021
Fields are drying down fast and there’s been a good start to soybean harvest in North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder is hearing reports of variable yields and green soybeans. "It's been a struggle to get some of the…Watch for Corn Stalk Issues
Published September 12, 2021
As crops begin to mature, the stress from drought may appear as the crop dries down. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says be aware of stalk issues in your corn. "I was out looking at fields and there are stalk…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published September 2, 2021
It may be late in the growing season, but the recent rain will still benefit the crop. Page Seed and Agronomy co-owner Paige Elsner says that’s especially true for the corn. "The corn plant uses 30 percent of its water…Big Smiles at Buchanan, ND
Published August 30, 2021
There were big smiles at Buchanan, North Dakota because it was raining to start the second day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer. Plainview Seed and Agronomy's Matt Carlson says this moisture "is definitely going…All Things Considered, Crop is Okay Near Douglas, ND
Published August 30, 2021
The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer started at Heer Farms Seed south of Douglas, North Dakota. Despite the dry conditions, heat and wind, Brooks Heer says the soybeans are filling good. "It's not a banner year,…Sample Soybeans for SCN
Published August 30, 2021
During the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, we got an update from field agronomist Sarah Lovas. Areas where iron chlorosis is hanging on should be sampled for soybean cyst nemotode. "Find those hot spots to manage…Make Plans Now for 2022
Published August 30, 2021
Pioneer Seeds field agronomist Kristie Sundeen recaps the many miles from Thursday's stops on the Pioneer Crop Tour. The recent rains should help late soybeans. Sundeen also tells growers, "Don't make plans for next year based on this year. Talk…Corn Has Potential Near Brocket, ND
Published August 30, 2021
On the second day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, we caught up with Lee Dahl and Austin Kratchovil of Northland Seed and Service at Brocket, North Dakota. Dahl likes the potential for the corn.…