Ask an Agronomist Article- planting/spring work Brandon Weber- Valley United Co-op Seed and Sales Manager
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2024 Wheat Dilemma The 2024 Spring Wheat harvest/crop has been challenging. Markets are near their lowest levels in 5 years. Interest rates are up substantially from a few years ago, a...
Members of both Valley United Co-op & Thompson Farmers Elevator Company voted to merge on Wednesday, September 6th. Patrons of the Cooperative approved the merger after the boards o...
The Boards of Thompson Farmers Co-op Elevator and Valley United Coop will be having informational meetings along with Special stockholder meeting(s) on September 6th. It will be 6:00 PM...
Once again, Valley United Co-op teamed up with Land O’Lakes to provide a donation to the Sand Hill Settlement Historical Society Museum in Climax, MN. Location Manager, Dan Nelson...
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On August 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Herbicide Strategy, calling it an “unprecedented step” toward protecting more than 900 ...
Today’s agronomic landscape demands more from every application. Weed pressures are increasing with more than 250 weed species now resistant to at least one herbicide mode or site...
Last season, southern rust was easy to find in cornfields across much of the Midwest. Unfortunately for farmers, all the elements of the disease triangle aligned in 2025. There were ple...
Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Based on what you’ve observed in your fields this season, you may be considering a different...
As growers look for new ways to enhance plant health and performance throughout the season, the biological crop input market has gained popularity, particularly with row crops. To meet ...
If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine...
You can purchase the right equipment, seed and inputs to set your season up for success, but you can’t control the weather. Navigating the challenges of Mother Nature is one of tr...
To maximize profitability potential, every dollar spent on crop protection products must deliver the best possible return on investment. That’s where adjuvants come in. They&rsquo...
Plant health is a lofty term that gets tossed around a lot in agronomic conversations; however, when you have a clear definition and actionable strategies, maximizing plant health becom...
Every spring, you probably make a significant investment in crop protection products. But are they performing as well as they could be? Adding a quality adjuvant to your tank mix can he...
It’s time to bust the myth once and for all that fungicides aren’t worth investing in. Research has continually shown yield advantages when a fungicide application is made. ...
In recent years, tar spot has expanded its footprint, becoming a persistent challenge for farmers across the U.S. The disease has long been a problem in South and Central America but ha...
If you’re like most farmers, you’re probably inundated with information about new technology promising to boost yield and efficiency. With so many products and claims out th...
If conditions in your area allow you to make a fall burndown application, it can make the spring a little easier from a weed management perspective. Applying in the fall allows you to t...
The Ascend® plant growth regulator (PGR) portfolio has been growing in exciting ways over the past several seasons. Each of these high-performing products contains three PGRs &ndash...
When it comes to getting the most out of your seed investment, every decision counts. Warden® CX II seed treatment and the new Ascend® ST3™ plant growth regulator offer po...
When the field isn’t fit for a ground rig and an airplane isn’t feasible, drones are a great option for in-season applications. I continue to see more and more retailers and...
If you grow soybeans, you’re likely no stranger to white mold. While it’s impossible to predict exactly how prevalent it will be this season, it pays to be proactive. Fields...
Dry conditions across much of the Corn Belt kept sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybeans at moderate levels during the 2023 growing season. When the disease did show up, it generally ca...
According to the National Agricultural Aviation Association, 127 million acres are treated aerially each year. That’s about 28% of cropland in current production. Applyin...
Answer Plot® research shows that fungicide application timing can significantly impact return on investment and, in some situations, two applications can be more profitable tha...
There are many innovative technology tools to help farmers harness, dissect and apply data to improve their operations. However, there’s not one tool that does it all, so it can b...
With today’s ag technology tools and in-season imagery options, it should be easier than ever for farmers to collect data to inform their seed and crop protection product decision...
With both established and new companies offering many types of data sources, it can be difficult to decipher truth from hype. Not sure if you’re getting the most value out of your...
How do genetics, traits, yield environment and management practices impact your corn and soybean seed choices? WinField United’s Dan Griffin, technical seed agronomist, and Joe Ri...
You probably have your seed and crop inputs ordered or maybe already in the barn. But how’s your ag technology planning going for next season? Work with your local trusted advisor...
Every farmer knows how important it is to start the season by planting the right seed — and they understand how difficult it can be to determine what hybrids and varieties will wo...
In today’s connected world, the ability to access your on-farm data quickly, easily and securely is essential. Accessing your data to make informed decisions in-season can drive p...
In today’s challenging and changing marketplace, quality data, ag technology and agronomic expertise are critical tools that enable farmers to make informed decisions and manage f...
Knowing whether or not your plants are absorbing the nutrients you’re feeding them is important information in the heat of the season and when planning for next year. Tis...
Let’s face it, it’s tough to be a farmer right now. There are new levels of financial uncertainty fueled by a tough economy, recent weather challenges, market volatility and...
It’s important not only to successfully gather your yield data at the end of the season but also to leverage its full value. Here are five tips to get the most from it. ...
This summer, WinField United is testing and aggregating the in-season recommendations of the R7® Field Forecasting Tool across the country on what we’re calling Sentinel Plots...
Field scouting usually begins even before any equipment hits the field and continues until the last crop is harvested. You invest a lot of time checking on your crops to stay ahead of p...
I’m a seventh-generation corn and soybean farmer and work an operation with my dad in southwestern Indiana. We always keep one eye on the field and the other on the marketplace, a...
Many farmers in the northern tier states of the Midwest are all too familiar with the problems iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) can cause. It’s a significant production issue in th...
From traited seed to remote sensing, it’s clear that staying on top of the latest advances in agriculture can be a daunting task for most farmers. When we design our Answer Plot&r...
What steps can be taken to help improve your corn crop? For farmers in my geography, where crops are often limited by rainfall, it’s by improving yield potential on less productiv...
Every seed you plant this year represents an investment that you want to protect. But you can’t monitor issues on every acre all season with the naked eye. Add satellite imagery t...
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