Federated Co-ops Ag News

  • 2012 Soybean Grower Workshop

    Submitted by admin on Tue, 2012-01-03 15:16

    You are invited to attend Federated’s 2012 Soybean Grower Workshop

    Topics

    Yield Builders Tips For Soybeans
    Breaking Down Soybean Yield Barriers
    Are the Weeds Winning?

    All Workshops start time: 10:00am to Noon
    Dinner to Follow

    Following is a list of dates, and locations

    Monday, March 12, 2012
    Place: Wintergreen’s Restaurant
    306 Credit Union Drive, Isanti, MN 55040
    RSVP: Ron or Mandy - Isanti Agronomy Center
    (763) 444-5561

    Tuesday, March 13, 2012
    Place: American Legion Post #143
    807 Pine Street, St. Croix Falls, MN 54024
    RSVP: Tim or Craig – Osceola Agronomy Center
    (715) 294-2789

    Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    Place: Albertville City Hall
    5975 Main Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 55301
    RSVP: Rod or Bob – Albertville Agronomy Center
    (763) 497-2122

    Thursday, March 15, 2012
    Place: Northern Lights Banquet Center
    10376 112th Avenue NW, Milaca, MN 56353
    RSVP: Craig, Darrick, or Bob – Ogilvie Agronomy Center
    (320) 272-4712

    Friday, March 16, 2012
    Place: Rock Creek City Hall
    7080 State Highway 70, Pine City, MN 55063
    RSVP: Duane, Rob, Bill, or Harv – Rush City Agronomy Center
    (320) 358-3292

  • 2012 Answer Plot Days Santiago MN

    Submitted by admin on Tue, 2012-01-24 09:42

    The Answer Plot is more then just another meeting. This is an opportunity to see the latest products and technology at work. You will be able to listen and talk to experienced agronomist from leading major companies. All meetings consist of a wide variety of topics which are setup in break out sessions. You can pick the topics of interest for your farming operation. There is something for every farm operation.    

    Mark your calendars and don’t miss the 2012 Answer Plot Event – Santiago, Mn.

    • First Session – Thursday, June 14, 2012
    • Second Session – Thursday, July 18, 2012
    • Third Session – Wednesday, August 15, 2012

    All meetings start at 9 AM followed by a noon lunch

    If you have attended an Answer Plot in the past, you know the quality of our programs. If you haven’t attended an Answer Plot, we certainly urge you to attend. If you need a ride or directions to our Answer Plot – Santiago, Mn. Contact your nearest Federated Coops, Inc. Agronomy Center for more information.

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  • Planting Genuity Corn Traits Made Easier

    Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-10-18 09:14

    By: Kevin Carlson, Certified Professional Agronomist, Federated Coops, Inc.

    Planting Genuity VT Double Pro (GENVT2P) corn just got easier! Monsanto was recently approved for refuge in a bag (RIB) for their GENVT2P event by the EPA for the 2012 season. This event offers two above ground proteins for protection against European corn borer, corn earworm, and fall armyworm with only a 5 % refuge requirement which is blended in the bag and ready to plant. No need to plant a separate refuge! For our customers who do not need rootworm protection, GENVT2P with RIB will make planting more convenient and faster than ever, just dump in the planter and go to the field saving you precious time.

    For the 2012 planting season, not all GENVT2P hybrids will be RIB. Please see your local Federated Agronomy Sales Specialist near you for more information on hybrids and availability for 2012 planting.

  • August 8, 2011

    Submitted by admin on Mon, 2011-08-08 12:08

    Weekly Agronomy Update
    By: Kevin Carlson, Certified Professional Agronomist, Federated Coops, Inc.

    Federated Coops, Inc. corn and soybean plots are now called Discovery Plots. The agronomy sales staff will be showcasing our seed lines along with the newest traits at our Discovery Plots. Some of the latest traits offer protection against corn earworm damage. Syngenta's trait is called Viptera, and Monsanto's trait is called VT2Pro and VT3Pro with this insect protection. At Federated's Discovery Plot in Rush City, we have been monitoring corn earworm with an insect trap to determine what the insect pressure is in the area. We have been capturing over two male moth corn earworms per day so we know that there is signifacant pressure of this insect in the area. For more information, please come to the Discovery Plot days or talk to your local Federated Coops sales agronomist.

  • July 25, 2011

    Submitted by admin on Mon, 2011-08-01 10:34

    Weekly Agronomy Update
    By: Kevin Carlson, Certified Professional Agronomist, Federated Coops, Inc.

    The crops around the area look good but there are some concerns in the soybeans right now. Brown Spot in soybeans is widespread around the trade area and is spreading in the canopy of the soybean crop. The weather conditions are favoring the development of this fungal disease. Treatment with a fungicide would be recommended at this time, especially with the stage of the crop (R-2) and the price soybeans are trading at today. Soybean aphids are also a concern. We have found some fields needing treatment for high aphid infestations. They are not a problem in every field at this time but we have found some fields with more than 250 aphids per plant and needing treatment. Please contact your local Federated Agronomy Center for more information.