Articles tagged under: WestBred

WestBred Wheat Report

Published June 8, 2022

With the crop in the ground, it is important to go out and scout those fields. "Get out there early and often," said Justin Berg, Technical Product Manager, WestBred. "Correctly identify diseases and make a plan for how to will…

Latest NewsCrops

Wheat Remains in the Plan

Published May 13, 2022

A large percentage of spring wheat is seeded in South Dakota and southwest North Dakota. WestBred Regional Manager Peter Comis says it is a different situation in other parts of the region. "It is still at a standstill." Despite the…

Ag BusinessCrops

Crop Optimization

Published April 14, 2022

Preparation is the key to a successful growing season. "You get back out what you put into it," said Jeff Koscelny, account management lead, WestBred.  For those still considering spring wheat, seed should be locked in as soon as possible.…

Latest NewsAg BusinessCrops

Spring Wheat Gets Another Look

Published March 3, 2022

With wheat prices skyrocketing due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. WestBred Regional Commercial Manager Peter Comis says growers are taking a fresh look at spring wheat. "It pencils out really well with these prices and it is a…

Latest NewsAg BusinessCrops

An Optimistic View on Wheat Acres

Published December 14, 2021

Wheat acres will increase in the region. "I think wheat is going to have a really good year," said Peter Comis, regional commercial manager, WestBred, "I know fertilizer prices are high this year and that is a big concern, but…

Latest NewsAg BusinessCrops

Wheat Yield Winners From ND, MN, SD

Published October 26, 2021

Farmers from the tri-state region are winners in the National Wheat Yield Contest. Ransom County, North Dakota farmer John Hofer tops the spring wheat dryland division. Hofer yielded 122.2 bushels per acre with a WestBred variety. Dallas Diesen of Roseau…

Top StoriesLatest NewsAg Business

WestBred Wheat Report

Published June 28, 2021

There are two serious things farmers are considering right now with this year's wheat crop. Find out more from technical product manager Grant Mehring in the WestBred Wheat Report.

Latest NewsCrops

WestBred Wheat Report

Published June 14, 2021

Rains were seen a large share of the region this past week. What does this mean for the small grain crop? WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring has more in the WestBred Wheat Report.

Latest NewsCrops

WestBred Wheat Report

Published June 3, 2021

A lot of factors have already been thrown at this year's wheat crop. Now, what impact will the extreme heat have on it? WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring has more in the latest WestBred Wheat Report.

Latest NewsCrops

WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 23, 2021

This year's wheat crop is widely variable thus far. What should farmers be thinking about? WestBred technical products manger Grant Mehring has more in the latest WestBred Wheat Report.

Latest NewsCrops