Articles tagged under: Pioneer
Seed Decisions Being Locked In
Published December 29, 2023
Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says many of the growers have locked in seed for the 2024 planting season and soybean acres are expected to be down from this past year. “We had the best soybean crop we’ve ever had…A Growing Interest in Canola
Published November 30, 2023
Seed and chemical companies were highlighted during the morning session at the Minnesota Canola Council Symposium in Roseau. Pioneer Territory Manager Jerod Hanson is seeing a growing interest in raising canola. "Part of it may be due to the processing…From A to Z
Published November 19, 2023
Pioneer has launched its new Z-Series soybean varieties. “We’re just stepping up performance across the board,” explained Liz Knutson, soybean marketing manager, Pioneer. “I’ll use agronomics as an example, we’re bringing more Peking varieties forward and in maturity groups where…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…