News from Your Federated Agronomists | February 12, 2019
Proagrica ® Simplifies pH Management, Boosts ROI 
Even if nutrients are present in the soil, if the soil pH isn’t right, those nutrients remain unavailable to the plants. Neutral pH is 7.0. Higher levels indicate alkaline soil, and levels below 7.0 are considered acidic. The ideal pH range for row crops is 6.5-7.5 to keep nutrients from being tied up in the soil. Finding the balance is easier with precision ag...
Warrant ® Arrests Troublesome Weeds
Spring spraying
Getting a handle on the most difficult weeds means controlling them early. “It’s common for growers to hear they need to control their weeds at . . . two inches or less,’” said Rob Reinking, agronomy and petroleum sales rep at Federated’s Albertville location.

Between weather and the need to get planting done, soybean herbicide applications are bested by early season challenges... Read more.
XLR-rate™ Counters Cold Soils
Polar vortexes and sub-zero temps push the frost deep into the soil and spring soil temps will rise slowly. When planting presses on this spring – even in colder soils – XLR offers a way to get nutrients flowing to the seeds. XLR-rate™ 7-23-5 is an 80% ortho-based liquid fertilizer...
snowy field
Mike Slater
Federated Focus:
Mike Slater, New Isanti Agronomy Sales Rep
Federated welcomed Mike Slater to the Isanti agronomy team last fall with what began as a part-time position that turned into fulltime agronomy sales this winter. As a local boy himself, Slater is set to dig deeper into the local agronomy scene.

He grew up and graduated in Chisago City and, with his family, worked on a small square-bale hay operation in Hugo – a business that has used Federated services since the 80s... Read more.
Grower Workshops Coming Soon
Federated’s 2019 Grower Workshops will be held at the following locations. Workshop details will be in the next Agronomy Update . Workshops begins at 10 a.m. and conclude with lunch. RSVP to your local Federated Agronomist.

Mon., March 11 – Albertville, City Hall
Tues., March 12 – Rush City, Chuckers Bowl
Wed., March 13 – Ogilvie, Northern Lights (Pease)
Thurs., March 14 – Osceola, American Legion (St. Croix Falls)
Fri., March 15 – Isanti, Captains on Long Lake