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Annual Legumes: More Than Just Free NitrogenAgronomy

Jul 1, 2026

Annual Legumes: More Than Just Free Nitrogen

What the numbers actually say about nitrogen, forage, and cattle gains Walk through any farm supply store this fall and you'll hear the same conversation. Nitrogen prices hovering near $0.90–$0.95 per pound of actual N have a lot of growers reconsidering inputs they wrote off years ago. Annual…

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Help Inputs Work HarderAgronomy

Jun 9, 2026

Help Inputs Work Harder

By Isaac Anderson, Land O'Lakes Market Development Agronomist To maximize profitability potential, every dollar spent on crop protection products must deliver the best possible return on investment. That’s where adjuvants come in. They’re the unsung heroes of the tank mix, and they can help…

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Plotting ProgressAgronomy

Jun 8, 2026

Plotting Progress

By Mark Johnson More than 100 producers from across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia gathered April 3 for GreenPoint Ag’s first annual Forage Field Day, an event designed to give farmers a hands-on look at forage performance, management practices, and new agronomic tools. Held at Kellett Farms…

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Take Action Against Thrips in CottonAgronomy

May 15, 2026

Take Action Against Thrips in Cotton

By Robert Cossar, WinField United Market Activation Manager and Jeff Pangle WinField United Seed Product Manager During the hustle and bustle of planting season, it’s easy to overlook early-season pests that could cause season-long damage to your cotton crop. Thrips, in particular, require proactive…

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Are Plant Growth Regulators Worth the Investment?Agronomy

May 12, 2026

Are Plant Growth Regulators Worth the Investment?

By Jon Zuk, WinField United Crop Protection Product Manager Plant growth regulators have been getting more attention from the agricultural community in recent years, but you may be wondering if they live up to the hype. The Answer Plot® program has generated solid research supporting the benefits…

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6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and SoybeansAgronomy

Apr 7, 2026

6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and Soybeans

By Darrin Holder, WinField United Market Development Agronomy Lead With the strong disease pressures we saw in 2025, it’s a good idea to consider now how you’ll handle those potential threats in the upcoming season. Your crops (and your wallet) will benefit from a proactive approach…

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Make the Most of Your Fungicide ApplicationAgronomy

Apr 7, 2026

Make the Most of Your Fungicide Application

By Mark Glady, WinField United Market Development Agronomist (Montevideo, Minnesota) If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine the best course of action to…

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