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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 11, 2016
On Wednesday, the EPA issued their approval of the XtendiMax™ with VaporGrip™ Technology, a low-volatility dicamba herbicide for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® […]
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 […]
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 […]