Agronomy Articles
Looking Forward
By Ryan McGinnis, Agronomist, Dimock
With the past rainfall accumulations, many growers are pleased. For the most part, crops look good in a lot of areas. Although, while some crops look great, others are experiencing small issues. Part of this reason is due to crop emergence stress, lack of sunshine, and excess rain. With the future forecast showing sunshine, the crops will have a good opportunity to turn around. While many growers are focused on post applications, it’s time to start thinking about top dressing needs. The past rainfall has influenced many growers to go ahead with top dressing, as a better crop looks more promising. Regarding top dressing needs, CFC has different options that fit each grower’s needs. We have dry and liquid options. One product I’d like to point out is a Helena product called Coron Metra 25 B. Coron Metra 25 B boosts your crop to help build stronger, more productive plants. Coron Metra 25 B is a foliar fertilizer that provides a safe, efficient controlled-release nitrogen source and supplemental boron. With flexible, in-season foliar applications, it provides timely nutrition when demand is at its highest. To address any needs, contact your agronomist with any questions. As always, stay safe out there.
6/13/2025
Post Applications
By Matt Horstman, Agronomist, Dimock
Hopefully everyone got their crops in the ground this spring and have been receiving some much-needed rain. I know some areas have been more fortunate than others, but I think our trade territory has been blessed with some rain. Post spraying of corn is quickly approaching us and, in some areas, maybe has been going on for a little while already. I just wanted to remind everyone to keep in mind foliar applied nutrients. It may be a good idea to talk with your agronomist and have them pull some tissue samples to see where nutrient levels are at. Helena Chemical Company offers a wide variety of Macro and Micro Foliar Nutrients. All of these products can be tank mixed with your post herbicide which makes it a lot easier to consider putting some in the tank if you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Also, something to consider is top dressing corn, if you have been receiving rain and think adding a little extra fertilizer would be an option please reach out to your agronomist and schedule something. We have the ability at every location to spin on some fertilizer for you. As always call with questions and have a great summer.
6/6/2025
Crop Health
By Damien Fuerst, Agronomist, Scotland
Mother Nature has given us some much-needed moisture, but with the moisture it has also brought cooler temperatures. Most of the corn that has emerged doesn’t look healthy, which has been caused by cool temperatures and wet soils. With some sunshine and warm weather, it will grow fast and return to a normal green color so don’t be worried. Be thinking about crop health and what it needs to thrive. Talk to your agronomist about foliar feed products that can improve crop health and yield.
Alfalfa. Most of you have probably seen some unhealthy alfalfa. I have noticed a lot of aphids, alfalfa weevils and weevil larvae. Mustang Maxx is a great product to use with only a three-day pre harvest interval. Some alfalfa has been cut and some is getting ready to be cut. If that’s the case wait for some regrowth and have your local agronomist check it for pest pressure and what will best control them.
5/30/2025
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 Jeff Schmiesing
Agronomy Dept. Manager
Cell: 605-940-7665
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Agronomy Dept.
Purchasing Manager
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