We’re getting a lot of calls lately asking if the corn is going to finish. While I can’t predict when the first frost will come, there is some good university data available on staging and yield loss that can help you predict potential impact. Ideally … Read More
Though the weather hasn’t been ideal for finishing crops, there is some important pre-harvest homework you can get done. If you’re using Climate Field View, now is the time to get set up to record accurate data once the combines are ready to roll. Field … Read More
As one of the first in the region to plant Enlist E3 soybeans four years ago, we have been consistently impressed with the system. Throughout the years we’ve planted larger increases year-over-year and seen great agronomics, great yields and no off-target movement with the herbicides. … Read More
We’ve been talking a lot about how the Enlist system is effective against some of the nastier weeds we’ve seen in this region. Because this is a new system with a lot of flexibility you undoubtedly have questions about how to best attack the weeds … Read More
Self-driving cars, teleportation, a colony on Mars—there are endless ideas for future technologies that would make our lives easier. Some are closer to reality than others. At Peterson Farms Seed, we have a commitment to exploring new technologies and finding ways to bring more value … Read More
Wow! Did we ever see a lot of excitement after the approval of Enlist E3 soybeans last February. Farmers had obviously been waiting for a weed management system like this and their interest in planting E3 this season was phenomenal. Now that planting is wrapping … Read More
By now you probably are familiar with Climate FieldView. You know it automatically records your planting and harvest data but FieldView is capable of so much more. Today I’m sharing a few ideas for how to use FieldView to your advantage this summer. Tracking Sprayer … Read More
The hot buzzword at this winter’s meetings and shows was, without a doubt, Palmer Amaranth. And with good reason. This is a new weed to our region and has the potential to be very harmful if not controlled correctly. Palmer was first found in Minnesota … Read More
Recent months have seen a lot of action in the world of soybean trait approvals. With reports of open acres still available for #plant19, we thought we’d outline the key differences between the new traits now available to help you weigh your options. But first, … Read More
It’s that time of year where growers are thinking about purchasing or allocating their fertilizer for 2019. Fertilizer is one of the highest and most variable input costs to growers today. Even with its high cost, it’s a very important part to a high-yielding crop. … Read More