Articles tagged under: seed
Locking in Seed
Published October 24, 2022
Channel Seed Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton expects farmers to start finalizing seed orders before Thanksgiving. "When it comes to the selection of hybrids and varieties that worked well for people, guys are committing to those units." Crompton.said customers may leave…Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead
Published November 26, 2021
Supply chain issues could worsen in 2022. There’s already a shortage of glyphosate and glufosinate. "We're not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel just yet," said Roland Fumasi, regional manager, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness. Seed prices are…A Few Things to Keep in Mind for Seed Selection
Published December 7, 2020
As planning begins for 2021, Peterson Farms Seed Soybean and Corn Product Manager Dennis Schultze reminds farmers one herbicide trait doesn’t have a yield advantage over another. Genetics get the bushels. "There are several different great traits out there for…Corteva Reports Increase in First Quarter Sales
Published May 8, 2020
Corteva Agriscience is reporting double digit sales and earnings increases over last year in its fiscal 2020 first quarter earnings report. Corteva reported fiscal year 2020 first quarter net earning of $4 billion, a 16 percent increase over 2019. Corteva’s…Seed Potato Shipping Season Begins
Published March 20, 2020
Seed potato shipping season begins this week. Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen says the various customers in Wisconsin and southern Minnesota have lost some snow and are looking forward to getting seed potato supplies. Russet potatoes, round white potatoes and…State Seed Department Closed to Public
Published March 19, 2020
The North Dakota State Seed Department offices in Fargo and Grafton are now closed to the public. Seed samples can be mailed or delivered in person and dropped at the back of the office. March and April are typically the…Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates
Published January 20, 2020
There are updates to the biotech review process in the phase one trade deal with China. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne says the process provides more clarity moving forward. "The current process is a bit cloudy…Ag Retailers Seeing Input Decision Delays
Published November 18, 2019
Mother Nature has not been kind to farmers this fall. Moisture levels and equipment repair bills are above the norm. East River LLP owner Tim Hoggarth says farmers are waiting to make their seed decisions for 2020. "I fully expect…Small Grain Seed Production Could Be At Risk
Published October 16, 2019
It’s too early to tell the quality and quantity of spring wheat seed in North Dakota for the year ahead. North Dakota State Seed Department Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch says until the final certification process is wrapped up, there aren't…