The Sirrus app simplifies field scouting and is easily accessible on a smart phone or computer. As growers get into fields to verify crop emergence, “the Sirrus app is a great tool to keep track of sc

With the long stretch of dry weather that preceded recent rains, scouting fields and monitoring weed growth is critical. In much of Federated’s service areas, the pre-emerge herbicides had not been ac

Propane Location Manager, Jim Gutzwiller, celebrated 35 years with the co-op this month. In the attached picture, Mark Grave congratulated Jim for his hard work and dedication to the team. He started

While both pre- and post-emerge herbicide applications are best practice, corn fields without a pre-emerge application need an early post-emerge application soon. The earlier the better. 

“Corn doesn

Split applying nitrogen (N) on corn – some preplant and some sidedress – is a best management practice, “especially on our lighter textured soils,” said Kevin Carlson, Federated’s agronomy sales manag

Protecting fertilizer investments is a “hot topic,” according to Rob Johnson of Rosen’s. And, when it comes to impact on yield, protecting nitrogen (N) is at the top of the list.

With fertilizer pric

The Sirrus app by Proagrica, adopted by Federated a number of years ago, “has been a great tool for Federated Agronomists and customers,” said Mike Slater, agronomy sales rep at Federated’s Isanti loc

“Please let us know your plans – or changes in plans – as soon as you can, so we can make sure we have the products you need, available when you need them,” said Ryan Gerth, manager at Federated’s Ogi

If you’re one of many growers who describe spring planting as “the most exciting time of the year," don’t miss one important “save” in the excitement of loading the planter.

Save the seed tag.

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