Articles tagged under: Rick Swenson

Storm Damage Tests Patience and Persistence

Published July 1, 2025

Sprayers are standing still after a series of storms over the past few weeks. “Off of the really strong storms,whatever, two or three Fridays ago, we definitely saw some green snap out there," said Rick Swenson, lead agronomist, Peterson Farms…

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Early Crops Hold Strong Despite Weather Swings

Published May 22, 2025

Extreme weather swings have not derailed early crop progress in west central Minnesota. Peterson Farm Seeds Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson reported from near Fergus Falls, saying the cold snap largely spared crops from frost damage. “I was a little worried…

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Planting Nears

Published April 10, 2025

Warmer weather is setting the stage for a strong start to planting. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson said some farmers may begin fieldwork as early as this week, particularly for sugarbeets and wheat. Corn planting is expected to…

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Don’t Base ’25 Decisions on Last Year

Published March 14, 2025

Peterson Farms Seed's Cup of Agronomy series continues to bring the latest science-backed agronomic insights to farmers throughout the Upper Midwest. "2025 is looking to be a big year, especially for corn growers," said Rick Swenson, lead agronomist. "Some weird…

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September Saved the Corn

Published September 27, 2024

Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson is hearing good things about the soybean yields. "A lot of fives and even some sixes in front of them so far. With the forecast and the way the wind and the heat…

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A Perfect Recipe for White Mold

Published August 29, 2024

According to Peterson Farm Seed Lead agronomist Rick Swenson, white mold has been the big talking point lately. "It's the perfect recipe of weather right now for white mold and it's what you really want to try to avoid in…

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Peterson Farms Seed Production and Profit Series

Published August 16, 2024

In the latest Production and Profit Series from Peterson Farms Seed, PFS Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says there are advantages to being a regional company when it comes to product development. "That's our niche here; we can really focus on…

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Peterson Farms Seed Production and Profit Series

Published August 14, 2024

In the latest Production and Profit Series from Peterson Farms Seed, PFS Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson discusses product development. "The sheer number of agronomic choices coming in is the best it has ever been." Advancements in technology continue to bring…

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Peterson Farms Seed Production & Profit Series

Published August 12, 2024

In the last edition of the Peterson Farms Seed Production and Profit Series, PFS Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson said white mold and IDC are top-of-mind this week. Swenson says it is important to evaluate all areas where the crop may…

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Peterson Farms Seed Production & Profit Series

Published August 2, 2024

In the latest edition of the Production and Profit Series from Peterson Farms Seed, Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says the soybean crop has been slow to canopy, but that may be a good thing with the threat of white mold.…

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