Articles tagged under: Pioneer
A Frustrating Harvest
Published November 7, 2023
Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says harvest has been drug out for a long time, with the snow just adding more frustration for farmers trying to get corn harvested. "Not only is the corn wetter than we'd like in most…Crop Varies by Region
Published November 7, 2023
The corn harvest is in the final stretch in northwest Minnesota."A lot of pleased farmers out there," said Pioneer Territory Manager Jerod Hanson. "The yields have been very good, above average, and they're happy to have the crop they have…Willits Moves to Anew Climate
Published October 20, 2023
Tracy Willits joins Anew as its chief communications officer. Most recently, Willits had a similar role at Pivot Bio. She previously worked for Pioneer. Anew Climate was formed in 2022 and focuses on carbon reduction strategies.Pioneer Agronomy Minute
Published October 9, 2023
As the corn harvest moves forward, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner is advising growers to properly manage the harvest. Sinner said some of the crop has cannibalized itself taking nutrients from the roots and stalks to the ears. Listen to…Timely Harvest Recommended
Published September 15, 2023
Variabiity was the norm across the area during the past growing season. There are wide differences in planting dates, moisture and field conditions. Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge is advocating a timely harvest strategy, especially for the early-planted corn. "The…Soybeans Starting to Turn in Southern RRV
Published September 2, 2023
South of Sabin, Minnesota, early maturity soybeans are starting to turn. The longer maturities are still green and filling out the top pods. “I would imagine toward the end of September we’ll be doing some combining,” said Tanner Thompson of…Canola Cut in Grand Forks County
Published September 2, 2023
Growing canola in Grand Forks County is a relatively new phenomenon. “It’s shown to be a good crop we can grow on some of the poorer ground here west of Grand Forks in the Reynolds and Thompson area,” said Mike…Spotty Rains
Published September 2, 2023
The Larimore, North Dakota area has been exceptionally dry for the past two months. Shaun McCoy, McCoy Pioneer Seed, says the rains have been spotty. “We’ve got a field that’s had an inch more rain on one side and the…Early Soybeans Being Harvested
Published August 31, 2023
After travelling northwest Minnesota with RRFN, Pioneer Territory Manager Jerod Hanson said there was a consistent message-the crops were better than expected. “The genetics have utilized the moisture that was given to put bushels in the hopper.” Corn is finishing…