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TMR Stabilizer Pays for Itself

Aug 10, 2023

TMR Stabilizer can be used to prevent degradation in the feed bunk by stabilizing the pH in forages.

It contains 4 main acids that work synergistically to help control the stability of the feed.

Tags: Dairy , Feed

Feedout Management

Aug 02, 2023

Details matter when it comes to feedout management. Following a few key steps can prevent silage spoilage and keep everyone working in and around a bunker silo safe.

Tags: Dairy , Feed

Reduce Corn Silage Shrink with Good Management

Jul 30, 2023

We often speak of corn silage yield from the standpoint of the crop being grown and harvested in the field.  As we look at this year’s variance in field yield and quality, we have a chance to increase or at least maintain the yield potential of our corn silage.  Good forage management that includes proper packing, inoculant, and sealing with bunker covers and tires is key to reducing corn silage shrink and maintain quality.

Tags: Feed , Silage

What Do We Do with Tar Spot?

Jul 13, 2023

In several areas, Tar Spot has wreaked havoc with corn yield this year as it did in the southwest and the other regions of southern Wisconsin in 2018. Yield reductions can be very severe, with yield reductions up to 100 bushels per acre if Tar Spot hits early and corn doesn’t black layer!

Why Fungicide Works

Jul 13, 2023

With a keen focus on protecting your valuable investments, we understand the significance of safeguarding the substantial resources already dedicated to your crop. Our mission is to help you navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your farming endeavors.

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Industry News

Wheat field

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Wheat Seed Treatment

Aug 11, 2023 | Answer Plot
When choosing wheat seed, making sure you have a high-quality seed treatment to protect your investment is an important step in the process. Here are three questions to consider when mapping out your wheat strategy.  1. Who’s Applying The Seed Treatment?  Th...
Inspecting roots of corn crop

3 Tips for More Economical Fungicide Applications

Jul 10, 2023 | Answer Plot
When weighing purchase decisions, there are many factors to consider, but when push comes to shove, it’s all about the ROI potential. Here are three steps you can take to make more economical fungicide decisions, regardless of what the season brings.   1. Identify ...
Close up of corn tassels.

5 Ways to Find Success With Fungicides

Jun 08, 2023 | Answer Plot
It’s time to bust the myth once and for all that fungicides aren’t worth investing in. Research has continually shown yield advantages when a fungicide application is made. In fact, our Answer Plot® trials have consistently shown an average of more than 10 bushel ...
Closeup of a soybean plant.

6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and Soybeans

Jun 08, 2023 | Answer Plot
Diseases may already be showing up in your corn and soybean fields, so it’s a good time to be scouting your fields for early signs of trouble. With plenty of the season still left, your crop will benefit from a proactive approach to disease management. Here are six tips to ...
Farmer hooking hose up to sprayer.

Prevent and Control Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

May 30, 2023 | Answer Plot
If you find your herbicides aren’t performing as well as they used to, you may be battling herbicide-resistant weeds. Once you have resistant weeds, it becomes much more challenging and costly to keep fields clean. With a diversified weed control program, you can level up y...
Herbicide applicator climbing onto a sprayer carrying an adjuvant jug.

4 Adjuvant Classes Proven to Help Improve Weed Control

May 09, 2023 | Answer Plot
Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Adding adjuvants to your herbicide tank mix is an effective way to help enhance the performance of your spray application and improve weed control. Here are four adjuvant classes to discuss wit...

Why You Should Consider a Pre-Tassel Fungicide Application

May 08, 2023 | Answer Plot
Research shows that fungicide application timing can significantly impact return on investment and, in some situations, two applications can be more profitable than one. So, when should you plan to target your applications, and does a multi-pass fungicide program make economic se...
Grower analyzing mid-season corn plant.

Maximize Plant Health at Key Growth Stages

Apr 25, 2023 | Answer Plot
Plant health is a lofty term that gets tossed around a lot in agronomic conversations. However, when you have a clear definition and actionable strategies, maximizing plant health becomes a very real and important way to help your crops reach closer to their genetic potential and...
Get a Grip on Crop Protection

Get a Grip on Crop Protection

Apr 25, 2023 | Answer Plot
Choose solutions that are backed by research and proven to perform.  When choosing adjuvants, PGRs and micronutrients, how do you know they’ll do the job?   The description on the jug? Snazzy marketing? A convincing sales pitch?   What about data?  ...
Sprayer applying herbicides in a soybean field.

4 Tips for Successful Weed Control

Apr 02, 2023 | Answer Plot
Spring means planting. But it also means troublesome weeds will be popping up soon. If you haven’t done so already, talk with your local trusted advisor about your weed control strategy for this season. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you formulate a plan to tackle w...
Planter in a newly planted farm field.

5 Tips for Managing Early-Season Plant Stress

Mar 07, 2023 | Answer Plot
Planting is just around the corner. Every decision you make, including your seed purchase and the ground conditions you place it in, can affect the number on the yield monitor at harvest. When seeds start in cold, wet soils, it can lead to early-season plant stress that can impac...
Close up of a spray boom applying herbicide.

3 Tips to Optimize Pre-emergence Weed Control

Mar 01, 2023 | Answer Plot
Drought conditions, expanding herbicide resistance and limited herbicide availability mean you may not have achieved the weed control you expected last season. That could create more challenges for management this year, requiring a proactive plan to limit yield loss. Use these ti...