News from Your Federated Agronomists | February 26, 2019
Seed Rx Proves Valuable for ROI
“The value of a seed prescription (Rx) is that it saves on seed costs, increases yield, and optimizes your seed return,” said Rob Reinking, agronomy and petroleum sales rep at Federated’s Albertville location.

A precision ag seed Rx gives growers the ability to plant more seed in the most productive soils, and less seed in the soils that can’t handle it... Read more.
Gypsoil: Sulfur, Calcium, and a Whole Lot More
“A common misconception is that gypsum is a liming agent, but it is actually pH neutral. It does, however, provide 21% calcium (Ca) and 17% sulfur (S). It is a great source of season long sulfur,” according to John Swanson, Federated agronomist at the Ogilvie location. Gypsum releases into the soil slightly quicker than elemental sulfur, but... Read more.
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Interline ™ Fights Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds
Growers struggling with glyphosate resistance can turn to Interline ™ , a generic glufosinate. It’s another option in the fight against tough weeds, according to Tim Stelter, manager at Federated’s Osceola location. It can be used as part of the LibertyLink® soybean system. Glufosinate (not to be confused with glyphosate) has no weed resistance “yet,” Stelter noted... Read more.
Reduce Spring Stress with Early Seed Delivery 
It's not too early to take delivery on seed ordered from Federated. “It’s something [growers] can do to take stress off in the spring,” said Cody Lezer, Federated’s seed manager at the Ogilvie location, recalling that the weather last fall set things up for a busy spring because of tillage and fertilizer applications that didn’t get done.

“Don’t let seed deliveries add to that in-season pressure,” said Lezer. Take seed in early so it’s in the shed when it’s needed.

Lezer reminded growers that since seed is warehoused in Ogilvie, it may not be shipped to specific Federated locations until the agronomists set up delivery based on grower requests. So, talk to your Federated Agronomist soon to schedule seed delivery through your nearest Federated location.
Grower Workshops: Valuable Info for 2019 Crops
Contact your Federated Agronomist to reserve your space (and lunch) for one of Federated’s grower workshops the week of March 11. Topics for this winter’s meetings include:

  • Enlist™ trait and herbicide system,
  • Discovery Plot reports,
  • precision ag opportunities with Proagrica®, and a
  • grain market update (provided by CHS grain specialist).

Workshops begin at 10 a.m. and conclude with lunch.

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