Tissue samples open a window to view the nutritional health of crops. Tissue sampling is a tool that allows you to “dive a little deeper and improve production,” according to Kevin Carlson, Federated’

Although the warm and dry growing conditions of 2021 haven’t been conducive to development of white mold (Sclerotinia stem rot), things can change quickly – particularly in fields that had heavy white

Federated Agronomists consistently and persistently encourage growers to scout their fields. “As we finish scouting for weeds, the pre-emerge herbicides held somewhat ok through the lack of rain,” sai

As more weeds become resistant to herbicides, it’s imperative to start weed control early. Weeds that compete with the crop can quickly cut into yields. Federated’s geography is not immune to some ext

In the yield-protecting fight against the toughest weeds, Federated recommends Plexus II and Array adjuvants to help improve the performance of post-emerge herbicides. (Read this hot weather-related b

Cleaning your sprayer between every pesticide application protects the integrity of every product put through the sprayer. A clean sprayer also protects your crops.

Kevin Carlson, Federated’s agronom

“Alfalfa is an expensive investment,” said Craig Loen, Federated agronomist at the Osceola location, and “you want to make that investment last for as many years as possible.”

To make it last – and g

Federated Agronomists work hard to offer you the best agronomic information, in season and out, and sometimes that info comes from partner sources. Croplan, by Winfield United/Land O’Lakes, last week

With high-yielding crops and a high-price commodity market, biostimulants are getting extra attention, and this year’s new premix makes it even easier to apply biostimulants in situations where a surf