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Gearing Up for Spring Wheat in 2020

Published November 17, 2019

The first half of the spring wheat harvest went well, but the balance of the season in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota was hurt by wet weather and quality problems. WestBred global wheat commercial strategy lead Jeff Koscelny does…

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Insurmountable Weather Challenges

Published October 9, 2019

From the beginning to the end, the weather has been a challenge for wheat growers. "It has been insurmountable weather," exclaimed Troy, Sayler, regional commercial manager, WestBred. There’s 10 million acres of wheat grown in the tri-state area of North…

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 31, 2019

There is only one shot to make that first herbicide application. In the WestBred Wheat Report, Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring talks about the growth stage at which the herbicide should be applied. Listen to the update.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 27, 2019

It won’t be long until this year’s wheat crop reaches the first critical growth stage. In this week’s WestBred Wheat Report, Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring talks about tillering. Listen to the update.  

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 17, 2019

It won't be long until this year's wheat crop reaches the first critical growth stage. In this week’s WestBred Wheat Report, Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring talks about tillering. Listen to the update.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 10, 2019

On-farm testing is a great way to make better decisions for the future of your own farm. In this week's WestBred Wheat Report, Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says seeding rate is just one factor. Listen to the update.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 3, 2019

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring highlights factors to take into consideration with wheat seed. Listen to the update.

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Benefits to an Early Start for Spring Wheat

Published February 1, 2019

There is hope for an early spring. Bayer WestBred Grant Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says that favors spring wheat seeding. "With wheat being a cool season grass, we want to get it in early," said Mehring. "When those soils…

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Spring Wheat: Pay Attention to the Details

Published January 11, 2019

Spring wheat acres are expected to be up this year. When making acreage decisions, WestBred Regional Commercial Manager Troy Sayler is urging farmers to consider their crop rotation and pay attention to the details. "Stick to the agronomics and invest…

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Wheat Seed Sales Start Strong

Published November 26, 2018

According to WestBred Global Wheat Commercial Manager Jeff Kolscelny some seed suppliers are already booked solid for spring wheat varieties. Does that sales demand reflect an increase in wheat acres for 2019? "I think it could be. Obviously, there's a…

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