News
October, 2017
Update from the Field: Decoding Dicamba
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on October 30, 2017
Dicamba is not a new chemical; it actually was developed in 1967, and it has been a major player in the post herbicide corn market for 50 years. Some might even say, “What is the big deal? I have been spraying corn with dicamba all my life.” The big [...]
Organics: The 36 Month Rule
Posted by Dani Kusner, Organic Agronomy Advisor on October 24, 2017
Dani Kusner has worked in biological and organic farming systems since graduating from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in sustainability studies. She worked at the Rodale Institute and consulted with growers in both Canada and the United States. Dani worked for The Andersons from 2016-2021 and [...]
Update from the Field: Compact Your Garbage, Not Your Soil
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on October 23, 2017
With the recent rains and soggy soils we have been seeing over the past week, compaction should be on everyone’s mind. The ever increasing size of tractors and equipment has led to compaction, resulting in limited yield potential. The extent of the problem depends on the type of [...]
Update from the Field: Not So Southern Comfort
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on October 16, 2017
Corn harvest is in full force throughout The Andersons’ territory. Yields have been high and moisture has been running around 19% or less. We have had great weather so far, but now we are looking at a rainy pattern settling in for the next couple of weeks. I am starting [...]
Agronomy Update October 2017
Posted by Brian Banks and Amy Schroeder on October 16, 2017
MANAGEMENT By Brian Banks, Senior Agronomist CORN CORN GRAIN DRY DOWN According to the USDA, corn harvest progress is well behind the five year average. Other than the recent weather delays, the corn has been roughly 5-10 days behind the average for most of this growing season. A delayed crop [...]
Update from the Field: As the Reel Turns
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on October 9, 2017
As dry weather is settling in around the Midwest, soybean harvest is progressing rapidly. There are reports that soybean moisture levels are around 10%, with some levels as low as 7%. With moisture levels this low, the time of day you harvest can be a critical factor in reducing shatter. The [...]
Update from the Field: The Mold and the Beautiful
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on October 2, 2017
Over the past week, we have seen above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall in the eastern half of the corn belt. This is perfect harvest weather. The area around our Walton facility is harvesting soybeans at a decent clip, while the North Manchester, Litchfield, and North Central Ohio areas [...]
