Jan 2 2020
Topics to consider and look out for in the 2020 growing season
By Jerry Hartsock | Cutting Edge Consulting and Research Services Consistent depth control and planting deep enough are much more important than spac…
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Seeds for Success
Explore the latest news, seasonal insights and expert advice from the McKillip Seeds team.
Dec 10 2019
Ask the agronomist
By Bethany Kroeze | AgVenture Marketing and Communications Specialist During the cold winter months, there are still several things you can do to ensu…
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Nov 25 2019
Self-fulfilling prophecies
By Jeff Shaner | Seed and Technology Manager June of 2019 was the moment I almost caved. For nearly 20 years, I have been both a leading disciple and…
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Oct 14 2019
Harnessing global power into true localization
By Bethany Kroeze | AgVenture Marketing & Communications Specialist “One of the biggest tangible benefits of being a Regional Seed Company with Ag…
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Oct 14 2019
Ear rots reported across corn belt
As harvest begins, it is important to continue scouting fields for diseases, including ear rots. Penicillium ear rot has been more prevalent than usua…
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Oct 14 2019
Regional seed company spotlight: AgVenture east coast seed
Earl Passwaters created East Coast Seed in 2008. Mark Davis took over the reins as owner when Earl unexpectedly passed away in 2011. Mark—and East Coa…
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Oct 14 2019
Physoderma stalk rot of corn
Stalk rot diseases occur in nearly all corn crops, leading to approximately 5% yield loss per year. Stalk rots can be more commonly found in high-yiel…
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Oct 3 2019
Tar spot continues move westward
Prior to 2019 planting, AgVenture published an update on the advancement of tar spot across the Midwest. As of last week, AgVenture Corn Product Manag…
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Oct 1 2019
Heavy infestation of stem borer evident in Nebraska
The soybean stem borer (Dectes texus) is a long horn beetle that can cause lodging in soybean plants, resulting in harvest difficulties and significan…
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Oct 1 2019
Crop harvesting strategies
By Steven D. Johnson, Ph.D. | Farm Management Specialist | Iowa State University Extension With one of the wettest springs on record, harvesting this…
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