In early September, Cole and his Dad took the one-hour drive over to Ellsworth for the annual Champion Seed Field…
In early September, Cole and his Dad took the one-hour drive over to Ellsworth for the annual Champion Seed Field…
As harvest approaches, Brandon recently made his way out to Cornstar Farms for some crop scouting with Cole. Brandon and Cole headed into the fields and looked at how several Champion hybrids were coming along as we get near the end of the growing season.
Learn how Champion Seed blends soybean varieties to help boost average soybean yields despite yield-limiting factors.
Managing foliar diseases in corn and soybeans is not a new challenge for farmers. The tools we have available to us, however, are new. Today’s chemical products are not the same as they were 10 or 15 years ago. Multiple modes of action in one fungicide application give many layers of protection.
As harvest approaches, farmers are eyeing yields and working to minimize loss as much as possible. A common loss many…
by Champion Seed Soybean Agronomist Rob Thomas Controlling weeds in soybean fields in 2022 could be more challenging than ever.…
Background Soybean drought stress is usually not as severe as it is in corn. Water is essential to the growth…
Diversity of yield trials key to identifying hybrids with optimal stalk strength Corn stalk strength is the foundation of any…
Higher corn and soybean plant populations call for these traits to maximize yield potential. From the combine cab, you have…
Disease and pest pressure and water uptake are potentially major yield-limiting factors for corn and soybeans, especially in a year…
Background: Sunscald in soybeans happens during repeated overcast conditions followed by days of sunlight and high heat. Soybeans with Sunscald…
How it occurs: Every year brings different weather patterns. And with different weather patterns bring different planting patterns. The years…
Background: Evaluating hail damage in the field and determining whether to replant can be difficult. There are many variables to…
Background: Environmental stress like a drought is something that is out of our control. The soybean seed needs to consume…