Articles tagged under: West Central Ag Services
Many Farmers Pre-Paid and Booked Fertilizer
Published March 21, 2021
West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen thinks about 30 percent of this spring’s fertilizer needs were applied last fall in the Ulen, Minnesota area. "A lot of the phosphate and potash was applied in the fall." Fortunately,…A Better Fall Season Anticipated
Published September 7, 2020
We aren't generating many GDUs to start this week, but the corn crop remains far ahead of last year. West Central Ag Services territory sales manager Clyde Kringlen is pleased with the condition of the row crops in northwest Minnesota.…Crop Watch
Published July 1, 2020
The crops east of Moorhead, Minnesota are growing quickly. “I’m pretty pleased," said Michael Cook, seedsman, Row Crop Solutions. "The corn is waist high, lush green and the stands are good. The soybeans look alright as farmers finish up spraying.”…CropLife Ranks Top 100 Ag Retailers
Published May 5, 2020
CropLife has released its ranking of the 100 largest ag retailers in the United States. Nutrien Ag Solutions tops the list, followed by Helena Agri-Enterprises. GROWMARK, Wilbur-Ellis, CHS and Simplot Grower Solutions are among the largest retailers with each entity…More Communication Advised Between the Grower and Ag Retailer
Published April 8, 2020
The combination of a wet fall and coronavirus has ramped up the demand for communication between the farmer and the ag retailer. West Central Ag Services territory sales manager Clyde Kringlen says coronavirus protocols are in place. "We're an on-the-farm…The Corn Has a Chance to Finish
Published September 23, 2019
In the Ulen, Minnesota area, West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen says wheat harvest is wrapped up for the most part. Falling numbers and other quality issues were the main harvest story. "Now the challenge is sorting…Weed Management Includes a Pre
Published April 1, 2019
While it will likely be a compressed planting season, farmers still need to consider weed resistance. West Central Ag Services territory sales manager Clyde Kringlen says a pre-emergence herbicide is important. "We need to get it done. When you think…Ada, MN Farmers Working Through Harvest Challenges
Published November 6, 2018
Based at Ada, Minnesota, West Central Ag Services agronomist Mike Nelson says farmers are trying to wrap up sugarbeet harvest. "In general tonnage has been good, but sugars are a little poorer in the late part of the season," says…Mahnomen, MN Harvest Better Than Expected
Published October 22, 2018
Near Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers have switched from corn back to soybean harvest. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager Clyde Kringlen says both yield and quality has been satisfactory. "Probably better than expected if I'm being honest. Some sunshine and wind…