Articles tagged under: West Central Ag Services
A Change for Soybean Marketing
Published September 15, 2023
The development of the soybean crush business in the region will influence local basis levels. West Central Ag Services grain merchandiser Randy Zimmerman was part of the Red River Farm Network market outlook forum Thursday and said this new market…Optimism for Harvest at Mahnomen
Published September 11, 2023
At the West Central Ag Services plot tour near Mahnomen, Minnesota, Sales Agronomist Wade Schoenborn said many growers were surprised to see above average wheat yields. The soybean harvest has started in the early varieties. “We have been fortunate with…Consistent Wheat Quality
Published September 17, 2022
West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen is happy with the wheat harvest. "One grower said over his three week harvest, the quality stayed the same with the first load as the last load." Soybean harvest is rapidly…Good Quality
Published August 23, 2022
The spring wheat harvest in the Ulen, Minnesota area is off to a good start. "We are finally seeing some of the first dry wheat," explains Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "It's been wet with the higher…A Glimpse into Fall Fertilizer Demand
Published July 31, 2022
Northern Plains farmers are starting to take a closer look at fall fertilizer options. According to West Central Ag Services Senior Sales and Supply Manager Rick Walker, there's interest in fall nitrogen. A few farmers already booked at least half…Management Restructuring at WCAS
Published July 13, 2022
With the planned retirement of Chief Operating Officer Wes Roll at the end of the year, West Central Ag Services has announced a restructuring of the management team. Jesse McCollum will continue to serve as CEO. Bryan Mueller will take…Don’t Cut Corners in Weed Management
Published April 24, 2022
As planting gets pushed back due to wet and cold weather, West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen hopes farmers aren't tempted to cut corners and skip pre-emergence weed control applications. "It's really important to get a pre-emergence…Input Uncertainty Complicates Farm Decisions
Published October 8, 2021
Forward selling corn will be very difficult with the input cost uncertainty. "I don't think fertilizer prices are quite at 2008 levels, but if farmers don't have coverage, they're left in a dilemma," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central…Planning Ahead Pays Off
Published May 10, 2021
As weed management begins, farmers may struggle to get the exact herbicides they want due to product shortages. In Ulen, Minnesota, West Central Ag Services Crop Protection Seed Manager Rick Walker says there are still herbicides available for farmers, but…