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Pioneer Agronomy Update: Monitor Stalk Integrity

Published November 4, 2019

When prioritizing corn fields for harvest, farmers are monitoring moisture levels. Pioneer field agronomist Jesse Moch says stalk conditions are even more important. "You've got to know how the stalks are; that's the number one thing," says Moch. "As you…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published October 18, 2019

With the extreme wet conditions, stalk integrity can be an issue in corn. Pioneer field agronomist Jesse Moch wants growers to check out those fields. "The majority is coming from crown rot that moves up through the stalk and eventually…

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Sundeen, Fore Make Moves within Pioneer

Published October 8, 2019

Kristie Sundeen is the new Pioneer field agronomist for northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, replacing Zach Fore who is moving to the product agronomist role with the company. Previously, Sundeen served as a territory manager with the company.

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The Warmth is Welcome for Corn and Soybeans

Published September 18, 2019

Warmer temperatures will benefit the slow maturing corn across the region. Pioneer product agronomist Zach Fore says whether or not the corn will reach the finish line depends on the location. "There are some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota…

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Crop Conditions Vary

Published September 15, 2019

There is great potential for a good corn and soybean crop, but everything depends on the weather over the next few weeks. "Typically, in the month of September, we get 190 GDUs in the first part of the month and…

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Pioneer Delivers a Big Check for New NDSU Facility

Published September 2, 2019

Corteva Agriscience/Pioneer has made a $100,000 donation to new Ag Products Development Center at North Dakota State University. This new facility will house the cereal science and animal science departments. "North Dakota State University does a lot of things for…

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Time Needed for the Crop to Finish

Published August 30, 2019

The immaturity of the corn crop was a recurring theme during the Red River Farm Network crop tour. Most of the corn seen on the tour is in the dough-to-early dent stage. "There's a little concern about development and with…

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RRFN Crop Tour, Presented by Pioneer: Final Day Recap

Published August 30, 2019

On the fourth and final day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, farm broadcasters Don Wick and Carah Hart started the day near Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. The tour worked its way north, ending at…

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A Late Start Encouraged Weed Growth

Published August 29, 2019

M&S Seed co-owner Greg Selzer says because of the late planting start, there were some weed control challenges. "The fields vary, depending on how it canopied early on and how the crop developed. We struggled, and struggle would be an…

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Minot Crops Range from Fair to Fairly Well

Published August 29, 2019

The crops can stretch anywhere from fair to fairly well in the Minot, North Dakota area. Pioneer sales representative Brad Howe said emergence was spotty in areas. "Now, crops seem to have caught up. We need heat units to finish."…

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