July 12, 2024
One huge problem, often left unnoticed in the hustle of fall, is weeds going to seed in wheat stubble and unworked soybeans. The rapid spread of […]
April 26, 2024
Kochiaweed, firebush, the devil’s flower, Satan’s tumbleweed. Whatever you call it, chances are that if you have it on your farm, you’ve developed a special kind […]
May 7, 2019
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 […]
April 11, 2017
The past 20 years have been monumental for the ag industry. We have witnessed innovations that have systematically increased the profitability and effectiveness of farm operations […]
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 […]
January 20, 2017
With spring right around the corner, we know seed decisions are being made by farmers across the region. I continue to be impressed by the solid […]
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 […]
September 15, 2016
Many farmers say they are waiting for new technologies to solve their weed resistance problems. We saw a high rate of adoption for LibertyLink soybeans this year in […]
August 3, 2016
With the recent European Union import approval for RoundupReady 2 Xtend soybeans, we are one step closer to having the full RR2X system ready to go! […]
May 4, 2016
I travel our tri-state region a lot. In my travels last summer, I’ve got to tell you, I saw too many weed escapes. If we’re going […]