March 16, 2017
Winter. It’s the ‘season’ of many things: cold, vacation, holidays, ice-fishing, basketball, among others. One addition I’d add to the list is ‘Data Season’. As farming […]
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 […]
January 13, 2017
It was on a tour of the Monsanto Water Utilization Learning Center in Nebraska that Mike Larson, Peterson Farms Seed Sales Manager and corn guru, was […]
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 […]
December 2, 2016
Many of you know that we actually have a farm here at Peterson Farms Seed. Carl’s grandfather started farming here in 1918 and his dad followed […]
October 20, 2016
These days, it seems like for every piece of technology that learn to use, a new version comes out right behind it. Precision ag technology, namely […]
June 16, 2016
You’ve purchased a small quadcopter UAV, and are having fun taking pictures. But how will you use the drone imagery to make actionable decisions on your […]
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 […]
April 28, 2016
As we get back to planting corn after a cool, wet spell, have you thought about planting depth? Ideal planting depth is 1½”–2” for corn, and […]
April 19, 2016
As planters hit the fields, farmers want to get the crop in the ground as fast as they can. But this isn’t a race of who […]
April 12, 2016
“Raise more bushels to overcome low prices.” I’ve heard that phrase a lot over the winter, and may have even uttered those words myself. So, how […]