News
November, 2017
Update from the Field: Let’s Toast Barley
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on November 27, 2017
The Andersons’ Farm Centers have seen a steady decrease in winter wheat acres over the past five years. The only farmers raising wheat now are those looking to tile or apply manure in the following year. There are many reasons as to why winter wheat has fallen out of [...]
Update from the Field: Rain, Rain Go Away!
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on November 20, 2017
The persistent rainy weather this fall has been very stressful to anyone trying to get crops out of the field or trying to get chemicals and fertilizer back on the field. In previous articles, I stressed the importance of applying dicamba in the fall to prevent hard to control weeds [...]
Organics: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Posted by Dani Kusner, Organic Agronomy Advisor on November 16, 2017
And no, it’s not Christmas; at least not yet! Last week, I presented at the MOSES Organic Transition for Commercial-Scale Farms workshop in St. Louis, Missouri. The audience included seasoned organic and new transitioning farmers, along with organic mentoring organizations and industry partners. This event was the kick-off [...]
Update from the Field: Profitability & pH
Posted by Dave Dyson on November 14, 2017
Talking to clients about liming or fixing a pH problem can be a little dull or boring. It is definitely not as appealing as a fertilizer or chemical recommendation. You may not see the full effect of your lime application for 2-4 years, but once you get your pH within [...]
Agronomy Update November 2017
Posted on November 13, 2017
MANAGEMENT A properly crafted fertility program leads to the success of your crop today, tomorrow, and in the future. Including PureGrade® liquid fertilizer in your program will ensure your crop has the nutrients needed to reach its full potential. PureGrade low-salt starters are the best choice for maximizing yield [...]
Update from the Field: Refuse to Let Your Trash be a Problem
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on November 6, 2017
Stalk residue, or “trash,” can be a major source of problems to farmers in the spring during planting. [...]
