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Farm of the Future
While at a Syngenta Grow More Experience event last week, I spoke with Syngenta Agronomist Don Drader about something he has been seeing a lot of lately — seed corn maggot infestations.
Farm of the Future
Don Drader, Agronomist with Syngenta, shares that potato producers need to be thinking about this time of year of how best to begin their plants off healthy.
Farm of the Future
Yesterday I attended a Syngenta Grow More Field Day and had the opportunity with nearly 200 farmers to introduce new chemistry to growers and retailers and demonstrate through the trials how the products works.
Farm of the Future
Recently it is been reported that stripe rust has been discovered throughout the Pacific Northwest. Wind, humidity and rain weather conditions are conducive to disease flare-ups across the region within the next week or so.
Farm of the Future
As temperatures rise and winter wheat breaks dormancy, it is important for wheat growers keep a close eye on their crops to identify early signs of disease that may reduce grain quality and yield potential. Being proactive and timely with scouting and product applications will help keep pests at bay and profit potential high.
Farm of the Future
While at the Potato Expo in Orlando last week, I visited with Syngenta Ag Agronomist Don Drader about what the region's potato growers should be considering this time of year.
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Although some parts of Eastern Oregon have begun wheat harvest, for most of the region now is the perfect time to be scouting your fields.
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With the growing season now in full swing, wheat growers are diligently scouting for yield-robbing weeds that can compete with crops for valuable water and nutrients and ultimately impact yield potential and crop quality.
Farm of the Future
Last week marked the first day of spring and most my farmer friends are itching to begin their spring work if they haven't already started.
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Although most Pacific Northwest grain farmers are harvesting now, it is never too early to begin thinking about what to plant this fall.
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With some rain in the last week throughout the Pacific Northwest and more forecasted this week, wheat growers need to be monitoring their fields regularly looking for stripe rust.
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Many of the Pacific Northwest farmers are busy working in their fields. Don Drader Syngenta agronomy service representative, shares some recommendations for the spring wheat planting.
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This time of year wheat farmers are busy planting winter wheat. According to the NASS Crop Progress Reports: WA has 70 percent of their Winter Wheat planted, ID has 30 percent completed and OR has 18 percent planted.
Farm of the Future
Don Drader Agronomy Service Representative for Syngenta Protection gives an update on spring wheat planting status for Pacific Northwest.