June 4, 2015
The “local” movement has exploded in popularity. Interest in purchasing from local businesses, consuming food that is raised locally, and supporting and utilizing local resources has […]
May 21, 2015
We’ve had a typical upper plains spring with variable weather. In less than one week, conditions changed from soils too dry for seed to germinate to […]
May 6, 2015
As we gear up for the growing season here at Peterson Farms Seed, I’ve been brainstorming ideas to improve our planting accuracy and our fertility program. […]
April 9, 2015
Early planting is the buzzword this spring, but how early is too early to plant corn? When should you be planting? Early planting is always the […]
March 5, 2015
If you plan for a failure, you will get one. This is one of my favorite sayings related to crop production. Finding a way to make […]
January 6, 2015
On cold winter days, there is nothing better than sitting by the fire, enjoying a hot beverage, and reviewing yield data. Okay, maybe that’s just me […]
December 22, 2014
Official notice that the Viptera corn trait has finally received Chinese import approval is exciting news for corn growers in our region. Approval removes the marketing […]
December 3, 2014
With weed resistance rapidly developing throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas, LibertyLink soybeans are gaining increased interest with regional growers. And rightfully so–LibertyLink is an excellent alternative […]
October 24, 2014
When should you harvest your corn? Some might think that is a silly question with a simple answer. But there is much more to consider than […]
July 17, 2014
We’ve all heard the phrase, “you can’t judge a book by its cover”. This idea can and should be applied to your crops as you scout. […]
May 16, 2014
With a cool, wet start to the growing season, growers are now racing to get the crop in. After planting, be sure to scout seedlings for […]
May 1, 2014
Last summer, I saw more fields with weeds in our region than I had ever seen in the past. Weed resistance is a real problem that […]