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 […]
April 24, 2014
“Rich on Agronomy” is an occasional agronomy column from PFS Account Manager Rich Larson. Author’s note: I originally wrote about planting corn into wet soils in […]
April 23, 2014
“Rich on Agronomy” is an occasional agronomy column from PFS Account Manager Rich Larson. Are you planting corn or wheat on last year’s sugarbeet ground or […]
April 10, 2014
Q. Should I use seed treatments on my soybeans? A. YES!!! But the real question is: “When should I use seed treatments on my soybeans?” Answer: […]
April 4, 2014
During the past few growing seasons, commodity prices have been the driving factor for decision making on the farm. This season, commodity prices take a backseat […]
March 6, 2014
What is a “normal” crop year? Is there such a thing as “normal” in the northern plains? The 2014 crop year looks to be a bit […]
January 2, 2014
Happy New Year! 2014 seems to be off to a good start with high prices and the outlook of a perfect growing season. Okay – so […]
November 27, 2013
Lefse. The ultimate Scandinavian treat. If you have spent much time in the Midwest, you are probably familiar with this soft flatbread. It is especially popular […]
November 12, 2013
With the 2013 growing season behind us, we can begin planning for 2014! Both agronomics and economics (A&E) will play a part in your decision-making. Obviously, […]
October 31, 2013
My favorite hybrids are lodging this fall…what is going on? Why is your favorite hybrid from the last few years not standing as well this fall? […]
October 24, 2013
If you’re a loyal follower of our blog or a friend of Mike Larson’s (and who isn’t?!), you’ve no doubt heard rumblings of the 400 Bushel […]
October 16, 2013
Corn rootworm (CRW) has never been a major economic pest in ND or northwestern MN. Although with an increase in corn acres over the past 10 […]