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Indecision

Published March 8, 2025

While it is early March, acreage decisions are still being made. WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg said wheat purchasing has been slow for this point in the season. "There's a lot of indecision," said Berg. "That's consistent across much…

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Seed Buying Decisions

Published December 17, 2024

Farmers seem to lock in the purchase of corn and soybean traits early, but other seed decisions take longer. "It seems like everybody's a little slow right now on making some of their decisions on wheat going forward into 2025," explains…

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The Bushels Are There

Published August 21, 2024

In many areas, the spring wheat harvest is winding down. WestBred Wheat Technical Product Manager Justin Berg is pleased with the bushels coming off the combine, especially in eastern North Dakota. "There's a lot of 100 bushel-plus yields and a…

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North Dakota Wheat Receives Good Reviews

Published August 2, 2024

North Dakota's winter wheat crop is getting strong reviews. "There are some really good reports of early winter wheat fields in southern North Dakota; good quality, nice protein, and yield is quite high," said Westbred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg.…

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published June 7, 2024

In the latest WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg said herbicide applications are happening. "With the cool, wet, damp conditions we've had it's perfect for some of these early season diseases to set in for both winter…

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published May 22, 2024

In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg offers scouting tips. "Try to get out into those fields maybe once a week through the early part of the season," said Berg. "In that early scouting, look for…

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published April 26, 2024

In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg provides an update on wheat seeding progress. A recommendation on seeding rates and seeding depths is also provided. Berg also highlights the importance of a seed treatment.

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published April 11, 2024

In the latest WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says wheat is being seeded in the region. Berg asks growers to work with their local retailer on seed count. "I would also suggest growers get that that…

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WestBred Wheat Report

Published March 27, 2024

In this edition of the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages farmers to get their plans in place for the spring season. Berg said supplies are going fast, but he asks growers to lock in their…

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Decisions Being Made for ’24 Growing Season

Published December 18, 2023

In many ways, the annual Prairie Grains Conference is the kickoff to the winter farm show season. Westbred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says the show is a good way to assess farmer attitude going into 2024. The buying season…

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