Articles tagged under: Winfield United
Prepare for More Supply-Chain Backups
Published May 14, 2021
Supply chain backups at ports and by rail continue to impact product availability for farmers. WinField United President Brett Bruggeman doesn’t expect these issues to end soon. Farmers should plan ahead and prepare for 2022 needs. "We are coming off…Distribution Partnership Inked Between Ceradis and WinField United for CeraMax
Published March 26, 2021
Ceradis Crop Protection, which is based in the Netherlands, has formed a distribution partnership with WinField United for its CeraMax biological seed treatment. WinField United plans to focus on soybean production areas impacted in the past by Sudden Death Syndrome…Managing Weeds in Dry Conditions
Published March 24, 2021
WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says farmers planning to grow soybeans may question whether or not to use a pre-emergence herbicide in dry conditions. "If it's going to be dry, will this be worth my money? Will I get…Crop Inputs Will be Tight This Spring
Published March 3, 2021
WinField United President Brett Bruggeman says this challenge will be seen for crop nutrients, crop protection products and some seed varieties. Logistical issues are being seen with ports that are jammed up and trucking being hampered by DOT compliance, the…Land O’Lakes Reports 29 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in Earnings
Published February 24, 2021
Land O’Lakes reports net income of $266 million for the fiscal year, an increase from $207 million in 2019. The Dairy foods business enjoyed strong retail sales, offsetting the losses in the foodservice area. For WinField United, the margins for…With ’20 in the Rear View Mirror, Farmers Can Plan for Next Year
Published October 29, 2020
WinField United Agronomy Manager Ryan Wolf is encouraging growers to take time now to plan. "To be honest, 2020 was all about survival. If you look at price, COVID and when we went to the field, we didn't know exactly…A Bayer-WinField United Collaboration Announced
Published July 15, 2020
Climate FieldView has been added to the WinField United Answer Tech Data Silo. The collaboration on this cloud-based data management system will allow farmers to use data across multiple platforms for a seamless flow of information. It also reduces duplication…Land O’Lakes and Microsoft Team Up on Ag Technology Effort
Published July 15, 2020
Land O’Lakes and Microsoft have put together a strategic alliance. Initially, the companies will focus on a technology forum that brings together Microsoft’s cloud computing system, Azure, with the Land O’Lakes technology portfolio. That includes the WinField United R7 Suit,…Agronomist Provides Spring Alfalfa Fertilization Tips
Published May 11, 2020
It’s that time of year where the 2020 forage crop is either being planted or coming to life after the winter season. WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says farmers should not forget about spring fertilization of alfalfa…