The spring planting window stretches from April through May in many Heartland states. Winter moisture is likely to make for some challenges.
The new Kinze 4700 planter for the 2020 planting season is a newly designed 20-inch model for those requiring narrow row spacing.
Doing the math is a must when making the decision to replant soybeans — or any crop for that matter.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is providing some much needed relief for Minnesota farmers behind in planting. Governor Dayton has signed an Emergency Executive Order 18-07, to deliver emergency relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for motor carriers and drivers delivering fertilizers in Minnesota. Due to […]
Just getting started on planting, the last thing growers want to think about now is replanting, but it’s something they may have to consider if they’re not patient now. “Patience is crucial,” said Erika Parker, DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist. “We must have patience to do what is possible to avoid replanting.” While growers can’t control […]
With a cool, wet start to the spring across many regions this planting season, growers may find significant early season disease pressure.
Minnesota landowners are being told they need to be cautious when buying and planting seed, especially for conservation plantings. Recently, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has encountered several issues with seed sold in the state. In 2016 and 2017, the highly invasive weed Palmer amaranth was introduced through conservation seed mixes. The department found seed […]
Syngenta agronomists are encouraging growers to consider four tips to optimize the performance of late-planted crops.
With planting season weeks away, we decided it was a good time to ask exhibitors this week at Commodity Classic — What is your number one tip for #Plant18?
After a season plagued by seedling diseases caused by cool, wet soils at planting, Mycogen Seeds is proud to announce REVONTEK seed treatment will be available for 2018 planting. As farmers manage more and more acres, it is increasingly difficult to hit a specific planting window for all fields. It’s often impossible for farmers to […]