August 22, 2017
In June, I wrote a blog post about the increased use of conventional corn. As you’ll recall, this uptick in conventional corn in our region has […]
July 13, 2017
At Peterson Farms Seed, we have performed countless stand evaluations over the last several years with over a 100 this year alone! One of the main […]
June 29, 2017
At one time, European Corn Borer (ECB) was one of the major insect pests for corn growers. Thankfully, many farmers in our region have not experienced […]
June 22, 2017
June and July are big months for soybean development. The plant cycle moves from rapid vegetative growth to reproductive growth, setting the stage for yield in […]
May 18, 2017
May is over half gone, which means the crop is in the ground and hopefully off to a good start. This time of the growing season is a […]
April 25, 2017
Just like you, we here at Peterson Farms Seed are wondering when we will get to start planting corn. We are itching to get started with our […]
March 9, 2017
We have all heard the soybean plant referred to as a scavenger, and rightfully so, in my opinion. What better way to describe a plant that […]
March 3, 2017
The days are getting longer, the snow is losing its battle to fully cover the soil, and the familiar urge to get into the field is […]
February 24, 2017
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shown you why farmers should be concerned and why Palmer amaranth spreads. Palmer is a relatively new (and unwelcome) addition […]
February 17, 2017
With weed resistance at the forefront of farmer concerns for the 2017 growing season, we’re sharing a three-part series about an impending threat to our region […]
February 10, 2017
Weed resistance continues to be a hot topic when talking about soybeans. Last year, Peterson Farms Seed held a Weed Resistance Regional Symposium where we heard […]
December 29, 2016
Having more soybean options than ever is great for farmers! But make sure you understand the nozzles recommended for each option. Here is what you need […]
