Alliance Ag & Grain News

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Take Care of Early Spring Weeds Before Planting

As you prepare for spring, consider a spring burndown herbicide application if winter or spring annual weeds are a problem in your fields. Winter annuals, including marestail, overwinte...

Feb 02, 2023
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Growers evaluating early-season soybean stands.

Are Plant Growth Regulators Worth the Investment?

Plant growth regulators have been getting more attention from the agricultural community in recent years, but you may be wondering if they live up to the hype. The Answer Plot® prog...

Jan 12, 2023
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Stack of three CROPLAN corn seed bags.

New Traits for CROPLAN Corn Hybrids in 2023

Farmers looking for the latest seed traits and technology will have more management options in 2023 with new CROPLAN® corn hybrids. We have added nine new corn products – incl...

Dec 09, 2022
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Early-season soybean plants.

Making Sense of the Biologicals Market

Biologicals have grown exponentially in the past few years. What was once focused on specialty crops and other niche markets is now moving into row crops. That said, the market is still...

Dec 06, 2022
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Close up of corn at tassle.

Use Response-To Fungicide Scores to Make Data-Based Decisions

Whether selecting which hybrids to plant or determining which fields to spray with fungicide, use response-to fungicide (RTF) scores to help inform your decisions. RTF scores can help y...

Nov 16, 2022
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WinField United advisor discussing hybrid decisions with a grower.

3 Ways Data Can Help Shape Hybrid Decisions

Making good seed decisions starts with leveraging reliable, quality data. Ideally, this means fusing national data with highly localized data from your region or your farm specifically....

Nov 01, 2022
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Farmer planting soybean seed treated with Warden® CX II seed treatment.

The Latest Innovation in Soybean Seed Treatments

How much time and thought do you put into your seed treatment decisions? If you’re like many growers, probably not too much. Seed treatments are critical for starting your soybean...

Oct 20, 2022
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Get a Grip on Crop Protection

Get a Grip on Crop Protection

Choose adjuvants with research numbers that matter more than ever before. When choosing adjuvants, how do you know they’ll do the job?   The description on the jug? Snaz...

Oct 12, 2022
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Farmer loading CROPLAN seed bags into his pickup truck.

5 Key Considerations For 2023 Seed Selection

As you harvest this year’s crop, it’s time to start thinking about the next. Seed selection is one of the largest and most important decisions you make each season so it&rsq...

Oct 10, 2022
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Drought-stressed corn displaying leaf rolling.

Tips For Managing Drought-Stressed Fields

You can purchase the right equipment, seed and inputs to set your season up for success, but you can’t control the weather. Navigating the challenges of Mother Nature is one of th...

Jun 28, 2022
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Close up of corn tassels.

5 Ways to Find Success With Fungicides

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. ...

Jun 16, 2022
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Closeup of a soybean plant.

6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and Soybeans

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...

Jun 15, 2022
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Grower analyzing mid-season corn plant.

Maximize Plant Health at Key Growth Stages

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 becom...

May 26, 2022
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Cotton thrips on a leaf.

Take Action Against Thrips in Cotton

During the hustle and bustle of planting season, it’s easy to overlook early-season pests that could cause season-long damage to your cotton crop. Thrips, in particular, require p...

May 26, 2022
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Herbicide applicator climbing onto a sprayer carrying an adjuvant jug.

4 Adjuvant Classes Proven to Help Improve Weed Control

Supply chain issues continue to disrupt the ag industry, making it imperative to use resources efficiently and effectively this season. In many cases, there may not be enough herbicide ...

May 19, 2022
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Farmer lowering a spray boom to prepare for an herbicide application.

Prevent and Control Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

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 challengi...

May 09, 2022
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Canola field in full bloom.

Monitoring and Managing White Mold in Canola

It would be nice if we could just sit back and enjoy the view when canola reaches its most photogenic stage, but unfortunately, white mold can seriously impact your crop before it bloom...

May 09, 2022
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Close up of cotton plant.

Keep Close Tabs on Cotton Management

Cotton growers know that, even under ideal conditions, cotton requires intense monitoring and management throughout the season. Here are some tips to help guide in-season decisions. Co...

May 06, 2022
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Organize Now to Get the Most From Next Year’s Data

There are many innovative technology tools to help farmers harness, dissect and apply data to improve their operations. However, there’s not one tool that does it all, so it can b...

Dec 29, 2021
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Farmer evaluates data on a tablet while standing in a soybean field.

Leverage the R7 Tool for Season-long Crop Management

Planning for 2022 is underway, and you’re probably busy evaluating yield data and applying it to management decisions for next year. Now is a great time to talk to your WinField&r...

Nov 29, 2021
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Combine in corn field at harvest.

Leverage Harvest Data to Drive Next Season’s Crop Decisions

With today’s ag technology tools and in-season imagery options, it should be easier than ever for farmers to collect data to inform their seed and crop protection product decision...

Oct 12, 2021
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Close up of mature corn cob on the stalk prior to harvest.

How to Use Tech Tools to Predict Corn Drydown

The need to monitor drydown trends in your cornfields comes at one of the busiest times of the season. Prioritizing sample collection and stand assessment in every field is difficult wi...

Sep 02, 2021
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WinField United farmer holding iPad.

When it Comes to Data, Demand Quality and Personalization

With both established and new companies offering many types of data sources, it can be difficult to decipher truth from hype. Not sure if you’re getting the most value out of your...

Aug 17, 2021
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Use In-Season Tools to Illuminate Opportunities

During the growing season, every minute counts. Many times, extra hands are hard to come by and more hours in the day are not an option. However, quality technology that is properly lev...

Jun 07, 2021