Articles tagged under: Winfield United
Farmers Seek Cover Crop Seed
Published June 21, 2019
With an okay from the USDA to hay and graze cover crops on prevented plant acres starting September 1, farmers and ranchers are securing cover crop seed. Some farmers and ranchers started planning for this announcement two weeks ago. Now,…Stay Ahead of Weeds This Spring
Published April 23, 2019
As farmers in the Northern Plains progress through the planting season, having a plan will be key. Based at Dickinson, WinField United agronomist Kyle Okke says early weed control is one important factor. "When temperatures start to pick up, wheat…Fewer Cuttings, Higher Yields
Published December 17, 2018
The HarvXtra Alfalfa trait gives the farmer the flexibility to produce higher-quality forage or delay harvest to enhance yield potential. WinField United alfalfa agronomist Randy Welch says this technology will handled differently from conventional alfalfa. "This idea of cutting five-or-six…What’s Left for Western ND Harvest
Published November 21, 2018
In western North Dakota, there are still sunflowers and corn to harvest. "We had ice before the snow. I'm afraid there won't be any more sunflower harvest," says WinField United Agronomist Kyle Okke. "It will need to be really cold…Harvest Urgency for Alfalfa and Forage Sorghum
Published October 12, 2018
WinField United Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson tells farmers if their alfalfa crop had a hard freeze, they may be able to wrap it up. “Farmers should cut the alfalfa higher than normal so they don’t have too much…Rains Halt Soybean, Corn Harvest in ND and MN
Published September 21, 2018
While the recent rains brought the soybean harvest to a halt, farmers were able to get some of the crop off. WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says yields have been better than expected in the region. "Right now, one decent…What To Do with Ergot?
Published August 17, 2018
Small amounts of ergot have been reported in the northern tier counties of North Dakota (and other parts of North Dakota). WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says the hot spots span from Carrington, New Rockford and Maddock to Jamestown and…SD Alfalfa In Good Condition
Published August 8, 2018
The alfalfa crop in South Dakota is generally in good condition. That’s according to WinField United Forage and Alfalfa Specialist Jeff Jackson. “We have a few places with drought conditions, but a majority of the state is in pretty good…Wet Weather Delays Spraying in MN
Published July 4, 2018
It’s a tale of two crops for west-central Minnesota. WinField United Agronomist Mark Glady says corn fields were very dry in early June. "We would have a corn plant eight inches tall next to a corn plant two inches tall,next…