‘Sitting Pretty Good’
The forecast calls for more moderate temperatures this week, following an uptick in Growing Degree Units in the past seven to ten days. "Some of us are too wet and there are some of us who are starting to irrigate…
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Storm Damage Tests Patience and Persistence
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…
Early Crops Hold Strong Despite Weather Swings
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…
Planting Nears
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…
Don’t Base ’25 Decisions on Last Year
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…
September Saved the Corn
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…
A Perfect Recipe for White Mold
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…
Peterson Farms Seed Production and Profit Series
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…
Peterson Farms Seed Production and Profit Series
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…
Peterson Farms Seed Production & Profit Series
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…
