Cutworm pressure increased across the Red River Valley in 2025—but will it continue into 2026? Learn how winter conditions and overwintering biology could impact survival, and where to focus your scouting this spring.

Planning forage production early is key, whether you feed hay or silage. But using both together, along with proper feed testing helps producers balance rations, manage risk, and optimize livestock performance. 

By using TKW (thousand kernel weight) to calculate wheat seeding rates, growers can better target optimal plant stands and avoid unnecessarily high seeding rates—potentially reducing certified seed costs while maintaining strong crop performance

With rising production costs and softer commodity markets, many growers are looking for places to trim expenses. But when it comes to cereal seed treatment, is it a cost—or an investment in protecting your crop right from the start?

A wet fall has set the stage for a busy fertilizer season this spring, with every pound of Nitrogen counting more than ever. In this article, we explore the risks of spring broadcast applications and share practical strategies to protect your investment while maximizing efficiency across every acre.

Maximizing corn yield potential isn’t just about choosing a top hybrid– it’s about understanding how that hybrid will respond when the season doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re an expert or a newbie corn grower in 2026, understanding one detail can take your management to the next level. 

Curious what robbed yield from your crops this year? Find out more about how weather, diseases, and insects affected corn, soybeans, canola, and cereals!