Articles tagged under: Rick Swenson
April is a Transition Time
Published April 11, 2022
With snow on the ground and in the forecast for the Northern Plains, it will be a few weeks before planting begins. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says there’s still plenty of time. "Most of the time we…Crop College
Published November 7, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says farmers are trying to learn from 2021 and make their input decisions for 2022. Hear more in this week's Crop College, presented by Peterson Farms Seed.Crop College
Published November 1, 2021
Be careful when basing next year's crop decisions on this year's crop. That's the main message from Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Rick Swenson in the latest Crop College update.Crop College
Published October 25, 2021
Farmers in the Dakotas and Minnesota are getting close to wrapping up harvest. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson has more in this week’s Crop College radio update.Monitor Corn Fields Closely
Published October 8, 2021
Across the Dakotas and Minnesota, the pace of harvest varies. "The areas that had plenty of moisture are slower to start corn harvest and some of the moisture stressed areas are almost done with harvest," said Rick Swenson, lead agronomist,…An Earlier-Than-Normal Harvest Anticipated
Published September 2, 2021
With the above average temperatures and dry conditions this year, an earlier-than-usual harvest is expected. "The plant was mining nutrients out of the plant over the past couple weeks," said Rick Swenson, lead agronomist, Peterson Farms Seed. "Get that list…Pockets of Good and Bad Crops in MN
Published August 9, 2021
In the last week, Minnesota’s soybean crop conditions declined. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson, who lives near Underwood, Minnesota, says there are pockets of good and bad. "The crops near home are past the point of no return,…Take Notes for Next Year’s Planting Season
Published June 25, 2021
No matter how the crop looks on your farm this year, Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says now is a good time to walk fields and evaluate how planting went and consider ways to change for next year.…Strong Market Results in More Corn/Soybean Acreage in the Region
Published March 5, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says many farmers already have crop plans. "There's an increase in corn and soybeans across North Dakota and a lot of that has to do with the prevent plant acres we had the…