Farming

What's in Kelly's Wheat Foliar Application?

What's in Kelly's Wheat Foliar Application?

After getting the samples back from the lab, Kelly and Mike are applying a mix of stress mitigation, root stimulation, some biology, a micropack from Agroliquid and a few kelp products that they are trialing.

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PGR’s — How They Work & Why You Should Use Them

PGR’s — How They Work & Why You Should Use Them

Lee Lubbers began using Plant Growth Regulators 20 years ago, way before most conventional farmers had even heard of the product category. But PGR’s had been utilized in specialty crop production for years before Lee’s foray, which is why he brought the technology to his South Dakota operation. Today, PGR’s are standard practice at Lubbers Farms. Lee describes his results, mishaps, and outlook on plant growth hormones. He is joined by Matt Thompson of Hefty Naturals who explains modes of action and the technical aspect of this expanding crop input.

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COMMODITY CLASSIC:  Why is Chad so excited about this new fungicide?

COMMODITY CLASSIC: Why is Chad so excited about this new fungicide?

​When Concept Agritek came to Chad Henderson with a new biological fungicide for his wheat crop he was skeptical at first. Then when he rolled in with his combines he saw no yield bump at all compared to his normal fungicide practice. So where was the ROI? Chad sits down with Mark and Daniel from Concept Agritek and explains why Bio-Aid Fungicide is now a part of his standard wheat management program. They also talk about his use of CalBor as a way to effectively deliver a blend of calcium and boron through a foliar applications.

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What Worked in 2021: In-Season Fertility

What Worked in 2021: In-Season Fertility

Our year end webinar that recaps the products used by XtremeAg in 2021, their observations, data and recommendations for 2022. The team goes in depth about their experiences last season with in-season fertility products. ​

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2021 Season Trial Data: BASF

2021 Season Trial Data: BASF

Trial reports for BASF's Veltyma and Revytek fungicide products as used by the XtremeAg team during the 2021 season.

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A Seed Treatment for Faster Emergence & Seasonal Stress Protection

A Seed Treatment for Faster Emergence & Seasonal Stress Protection

South Dakota farmer Lee Lubbers likes making money and he likes making his job easier. That’s why he’s excited about biological seed treatment, Nutri-Shield from Hefty Naturals — It’s easy to apply and the product got results in his first year using it. Nutri-Shield is a talc-based seed treatment providing faster emergence, increased root development, and heat stress mitigation throughout the season. The best part: It’s applied in the planter box, which means everyone can use it, not just farmers who apply in-furrow treatment. ​

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2021 Season Trial Data: Nachurs

2021 Season Trial Data: Nachurs

Complete trial data for Nachurs products as used by the XtremeAg team during the 2021 season, including product names and types, yield response, crop stages, application type, methods, rates, and more.

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2021 Season Trial Data: Hefty Naturals

2021 Season Trial Data: Hefty Naturals

Complete trial data for Hefty Naturals products as used by the XtremeAg team during the 2021 season, including product names and types, yield response, crop stages, application type, methods, rates, and more.

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2021 Season Results: TEVA Corporation

2021 Season Results: TEVA Corporation

The XtremeAg team shares their experiences of using TEVA Corporation products as part of their standard management practice during the 2021 season, including product names and types, yield response, application type, methods, rates, and more.

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