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Crop Production Tips

Apr 01, 2020

Tips to remember this April

With the extra challenge of the pandemic virus and resulting COVID-19, this Spring's planting season is on pace to be a crazy time for everyone trying to get a crop in the ground. Here are a few reminders of items to make sure you check off your list this April.

Get updated field maps to Ag Center
Take delivery of seed corn, alfalfa, and soybeans
Alfalfa and winter wheat stand assessments
Pre-plant weed control on your corn and soybean acres
Plant timely and accurately
Pop-up starter fertilizer applications with Ascend and zinc
Nitrogen treatments to minimize loss to volatization, leaching, and denitrification
Pasture fertilization

Read our agronomy update for operational changes being made due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ken Jahnke

Division Sales Manager

Aug 06, 2025

Getting started with diesel storage has never been easier. Our Diesel Tank Lease Program offers a simple, hassle-free solution for producers who need reliable fuel access without the upfront investment in equipment. The program includes a 1,000-gallon tank equipped with a pump, hose, nozzle, and filter, and delivery is provided at no additional cost. With a minimum usage of 3,000 gallons per year, it’s a great fit for operations looking to streamline fuel management.

Aug 01, 2025

If spring weather got in the way of planting your alfalfa, you're not out of luck yet. Summer seeding is still a solid option and it comes with some real advantages when done right.

Aug 01, 2025

August may not be a traditional planting month, but it’s a crucial time for growers looking to establish alfalfa or prepare for fall crops. For most of our trade territory, alfalfa should be seeded by August 30, ideally 6–8 weeks before the first killing frost to ensure strong root and top growth before winter. After September 1, success rates drop significantly.

Crop Production Tips

Apr 01, 2020

Tips to remember this April

With the extra challenge of the pandemic virus and resulting COVID-19, this Spring's planting season is on pace to be a crazy time for everyone trying to get a crop in the ground. Here are a few reminders of items to make sure you check off your list this April.

Get updated field maps to Ag Center

Take delivery of seed corn, alfalfa, and soybeans

Alfalfa and winter wheat stand assessments

Pre-plant weed control on your corn and soybean acres

Plant timely and accurately

Pop-up starter fertilizer applications with Ascend and zinc

Nitrogen treatments to minimize loss to volatization, leaching, and denitrification

Pasture fertilization

Read our agronomy update for operational changes being made due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ken Jahnke

Division Sales Manager

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