May 21, 2026
In-season decisions often come down to timing. Knowing when to act can matter just as much as what you do. Peterson Field Snapshot is our weekly […]
May 19, 2026
As corn acres across the region have increased, so has the disease pressure. In North Dakota alone, corn acres have increased from 1 million to around […]
May 14, 2026
Two species of corn rootworm (CRW) exist in the northern plains: northern and western. While both can have a significant impact on your corn crop, there […]
May 13, 2026
As we head into the 2026 growing season, our 2025 trapping data is already shaping how we think about rootworm risk. Northern corn rootworm made up […]
April 24, 2026
Corn doesn’t develop in a straight line, and neither should your management decisions. From emergence to black layer, each growth stage sets or protects a different […]
April 22, 2026
Many farmers did everything they could in 2025 to stay on top of waterhemp, but weather and timing worked against them. We dealt with sloppy weather, […]
April 22, 2026
Every wheat season reminds us that yield and protein don’t always move in the same direction, and 2025 was a clear example of that balancing act […]
April 21, 2026
Last spring gave us close to a worst-case scenario for imbibitional chill. Planting started under excellent conditions. Soils were fit, planters were running well and there […]
April 20, 2026
A common question when discussing corn rootworm (CRW) is whether producers should plant traited (i.e., VT4, Smartstax, Stax Pro and others) hybrids or if they can […]
April 17, 2026
Biological products used as crop enhancements have exploded in recent years. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most complex, and often misunderstood areas of crop […]
April 17, 2026
Every year, growers are introduced to dozens of new products all promising better performance. The challenge isn’t finding options. It’s knowing which ones actually work in […]
April 16, 2026
Tar spot used to feel like a disease we watched from a distance. However, in the last few seasons, it’s become something we actively scout for. […]
