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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…

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Watch Soil Temperatures as Planting Begins

Published April 24, 2020

WinField United Technical Seed Agronomist Ryan Moeller says farmers are seeding small grains near Bismarck, North Dakota. "If you go to the west, north and south of Bismarck, the wheat is going in." Moeller reminds farmers to be aware of…

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Don’t Let 2019 Derail Spring Plans

Published March 6, 2020

WinField United Technical Seed Agronomist Ryan Moeller says don’t let memories of last year derail this spring’s plans. "If you position the right product on the right acre and treat it right, it could be a difference of 10 to…

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Simple Tank Mix Tweak Can Reduce Fine Particle Drift

Published January 10, 2020

WinField United has new research on managing particle drift when spraying crops. Lillian Magidow, who is the senior research manager at the WinField United Innovation Center, used a wind tunnel to create a real-world experience. When drift reduction adjuvants are…

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Tissue Sampling Data Reveals Trends in Crop Health

Published December 10, 2019

Depending on moisture, the amount of nitrogen available to growers was reduced this past year. WinField United Regional Agronomist Eric Hanson says weather also influences the availability of micronutrients. A soil sample is a priority. "We want to make the…

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Advanced Acre Prescription Program Launched

Published December 10, 2019

WinField United is launching its Advanced Acre Prescription Program in select markets in 2020. A full commercial launch is expected in 2021. This program takes data from the Answer Plot program to generate customized prescriptions for each farm. If participating…

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Torno Re-Elected to Sunflower Board

Published December 9, 2019

CROPLAN by WinField United product manager Mark Torno has been re-elected to serve on the National Sunflower Association board of directors. Torno represents the hybrid seed industry on the board.

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A Digital Collaboration

Published November 6, 2019

BASF and WinField United are working together on a new digital project. With this effort, there will be a single sign-on connection from WinField United’s ATLAS platform to the BASF xarvio platform. Over time, growers and retailers will be able…

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Quality is Questionable with the SD Hay Crop

Published August 23, 2019

Plentiful rains across South Dakota are bringing in a high tonnage alfalfa crop. The challenging part for some farmers may be getting the crop cut on time. WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says farmers were watching their…

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A Strong Sunflower and Canola Crop

Published August 2, 2019

While canola had a rough start, the crop is showing signs of improvement over the last month. CROPLAN by WinField United U.S. product manager Mark Torno says flea beetles were a challenge at emergence. Fields that were treated in time…

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