News
June, 2018
Update from the Field: Growing Pains
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on June 25, 2018
As the days start getting shorter and the weeds start getting taller in the soybean fields, our collective attention starts to focus on post applying herbicides. In past years, when 99% of the U.S. soybean acres were glyphosate tolerant, there were no worries, as we could load up with [...]
Update from the Field: Twisted Sister
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on June 18, 2018
As the corn growing season moves from cooler, spring-like weather to the heat of summer, it is not uncommon to [...]
Agronomy Update June 2018
Posted on June 13, 2018
MANAGEMENT By David Dyson, Agronomist When my kids start complaining about their teenage angst, the saying around my house is: [...]
Organics: Machinery Innovations for Organic Weed Control
Posted by Dani Kusner on June 13, 2018
For farmers who are transitioning into organics from conventional farming, their number one concern is likely weeds. Since herbicides are prohibited under the National Organic Program, organic farmers have historically managed their weeds with tillage. Throughout this year’s sustainable and organic meetings, there was a lot of discussion [...]
Update from the Field: Smoke ‘em, Don’t Burn ‘em
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on June 11, 2018
Weed resistance is becoming a nationwide epidemic. Long-term resistance management requires more than pest control aimed only at minimizing crop [...]
Update from the Field: A Tissue for an Issue
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on June 4, 2018
When my kids start complaining about their teenage angst, the saying around my house is: “Do you need a [...]
