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June, 2020


Podcast: Why is V5 So Critical?

Posted on June 26, 2020

Start strong to finish strong! The V5 growth stage is critical as it has major implications on yield potential for [...]

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Update from the Field: Weedemic

Posted by Dave Dyson, Agronomist on June 26, 2020

Weed resistance is becoming a nationwide epidemic, a weedemic. Traditional weed control is no longer effective in controlling many weeds. [...]

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Accelerating herbicide recovery with Phosfix

Posted on June 22, 2020

Phosfix is a powerful combination of macro and micronutrients with growth and plant enhancers that improve yield and profit [...]

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June Agronomy Update

Posted on June 18, 2020

The vacatur issued on June 3, 2020, by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has canceled the use of XtendiMax® with [...]

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Video: In-Field Crop Progress - Illinois

Posted on June 18, 2020

We are in Champaign, Illinois this week bringing you an in-field crop progress update. Senior Merchant Greg Johnson from The [...]

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Podcast: Defeating Deficiencies

Posted on June 16, 2020

It’s the mid-season and corn is rapidly growing! With this growth comes stress, which can leave your crop [...]

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Update from the Field: Don’t Guess, PSNT

Posted by Dave Dyson, Agronomist on June 9, 2020

As the torrential rains dissipate and the ground starts to slowly dry out, it is time to think about sidedressing [...]

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Organics: New Organic Products Sales Sheet

Posted by Dani Kusner, Agronomist on June 8, 2020

This month we’d like to share our revised Organic Products Sales Sheet outlining the entire organic product line [...]

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Update from the Field: Not a Good Time to Lose One’s Head

Posted by Dave Dyson, Agronomist on June 4, 2020

The recent wet weather in certain regions has played havoc on corn and soybean seedlings, and the lingering moisture is [...]

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Tissue Test to Identify Nutrient Levels

Posted on June 2, 2020

PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS DETERMINES NUTRIENT CONCENTRATIONS Plant tissue analysis complements a proven soil testing plan and helps identify ways to use nutrients more efficiently. Unseen nutrient imbalances or toxicities can be identified, as well. It also measures the efficacy of fertilization and nutrient programs, as well as the levels of [...]

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Increasing Irrigation Efficiency

Posted on June 2, 2020

As global populations increase, water is becoming a much more important natural resource. As with any limited resource, efficient use is a key component. Because of increased demand for food and water, Irrigation Efficiency in agricultural systems is becoming a growing concern. According to the University of Nebraska, “Irrigation [...]

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Basics of Foliar Application

Posted on June 2, 2020

Foliar feeding or foliar fertilization is a term describing the application of necessary plant nutrients to the above ground, living plant parts. Its purpose is not to replace soil fertilization, but rather to supplement plant nutrient needs during shortages and/or critical growth stages. Foliar feeding is intended to delay [...]

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Podcast: Tissue Sampling

Posted on June 2, 2020

Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. The early season [...]

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