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 […]
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 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. […]
March 20, 2026
Every growing season tells a story. Some of it shows up in yield maps. Some of it shows up in the combine. But a lot of […]
July 15, 2025
Fusarium ear rot is a disease we encounter every year—it’s actually the most common disease affecting corn ears annually. This disease typically overwinters on corn residue […]
July 11, 2025
Corn rootworm is not a new challenge for our region, but it has become increasingly problematic over the last three years. While traditionally viewed as an […]
July 11, 2025
As a corn product manager, green snap is the one event that concerns me the most about a corn hybrid during the summer. Green snap can […]
July 10, 2025
First identified in Indiana in 2015, tar spot has steadily advanced across the country. For the Peterson Farms Seed footprint, it’s notable that our eastern dealers, […]
May 23, 2025
In July 2024, reports of southern corn rust began trickling in. By late August and September, it spread like wildfire, aided by wet, humid, cloudy and […]
April 28, 2025
Each year, there is an optimal time to plant corn, but how do we determine that time, and what happens if we plant too early? Many […]
March 28, 2025
The third edition of Peterson Field Insights is available! As an agronomy-first company, we remain steadfast in our mission to help growers maximize yields and profitability. […]
