Articles tagged under: WestBred

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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WestBred Wheat Report

Published August 3, 2018

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring reminds farmers to pay attention to DON during wheat harvest.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published July 27, 2018

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring reminds farmers to be diligent with application of pre-harvest aids such as glyphosate.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published July 20, 2018

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says it's an above average year for wheat stem maggot.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published June 1, 2018

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says farmers have options when it comes to yield and protein.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 25, 2018

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring offers advice on weed control decisions.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 18, 2018

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring highlights the National Wheat Yield Contest.

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Former WestBred Leader Passes

Published May 14, 2018

Ron Ueland, who was the former president and general manager of WestBred, died over the weekend. Ueland, 65, was building Montana Craft Malt, a malting company for the craft brewing industry.

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