Articles tagged under: Eric Nelson
‘Forgetful Optimists’
Published June 21, 2021
The crop has faced everything this season from freezing temps to extreme heat, from drought to high wind. DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Eric Nelson says a grower’s initial plan is still the best plan. "In this line of work, we…Planting Conditions Made a Difference
Published June 20, 2021
Some crops look better than they should in the Red River Valley, while others do not. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson says planting conditions made a difference. "Residue, soil temperatures and planting depth all played a big part in…Northern Plains Farmers Push Forward on Soybean Harvest
Published October 1, 2020
Asgrow Dekalb Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson expects farmers to finish soybean harvest before moving to the corn. "I'm sure there's already corn being harvested, but farmers are focusing on soybeans first. No one wants snow on their soybeans again." Nelson…Optimism for Corn Growing in the Red River Valley
Published September 14, 2020
Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson says there are a lot of reasons for farmers in the southern Red River Valley to be optimistic about the corn. At the same time, there has been some carryover wet conditions from the…Prioritize Fields for Harvest
Published September 25, 2019
Farmers are prioritizing fields at harvest. Stalk and ear shank integrity are the most important factors to keep corn standing in fields, according to Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson. "As growers think about what hybrids to leave in the…Agronomist Still Optimistic About the Soybean Crop
Published October 9, 2018
Before the span of wet weather, farmers were able to harvest some of the early soybeans. Based in West Fargo, North Dakota, Dekalb Asgrow technical agronomist Eric Nelson still has a lot of optimism about this year’s crop. "Once the…