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Shift in Crop Rotations Anticipated

Published April 5, 2021

As planters begin to roll, West Central Ag Services Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen is seeing some shift in rotations. "In comparison to the past, wheat acres are down. The corn and soybeans seem to be holding close to the same…

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.…

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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.”…

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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…

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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…

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Articles tagged under: West Central Ag Services

Shift in Crop Rotations Anticipated

Many Farmers Pre-Paid and Booked Fertilizer

A Better Fall Season Anticipated

Crop Watch

CropLife Ranks Top 100 Ag Retailers

More Communication Advised Between the Grower and Ag Retailer

The Corn Has a Chance to Finish

Weed Management Includes a Pre

Ada, MN Farmers Working Through Harvest Challenges

Mahnomen, MN Harvest Better Than Expected

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