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Right now, the farm is a busy place

Ty Higgins — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:53:37 +0000

Between finishing planting, applying fungicide to wheat, herbicide to post emergent corn and side dressing, the farm is hopping. Ty Higgins gets an overall progress report for all of the above with Seed Consultants seedsman Lance Weaver.

SCI Lance Weaver

Pioneer Hi-Bred Crop Update – Emergence and Pest Issues

Ty Higgins — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:23 +0000

Sure 58% of Ohio corn crop has emerged, but have the recent rains and chilly air cause an emergence emergency? Pioneer Hi-Bred Account Manager Tate Cockerill talks it over with Ty Higgins.

Tate Cockerill Early Emergence

Beck’s Hybrids buys first permanent Ohio site

Ty Higgins — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:52:57 +0000

Beck’s Hybrids announced a land purchase near London, east of Farm Science Review. The new property is Beck’s first permanent location in Ohio. Dale Minyo got all the details from Ryan Parkin.

Beck’s Ryan Parkin

Chances are slim for a Farm Bill this year

Ty Higgins — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:40:11 +0000

According to Mary Kay Thatcher with the American Farm Bureau Federation, there is only a 15% chance of passing a new farm bill this year. Ty Higgins visits with her about her prediction.

AFBF MKT Full

Thursday’s “Shocking” USDA Report

Ty Higgins — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:34:36 +0000

A 50 million bushel increase in 2011 corn carryover will not do the markets any favors Thursday, according to Global Commodity Analytics’ Mike Zuzolo. Ty Higgins has more.

Zues S and D 5.10.12

Pioneer Hi-Bred Crop Update – Factors for a replant

Ty Higgins — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:50:10 +0000

After a cooler end to April and a wet start to May, Pioneer Hi-Bred Account Manager Larry Rump has heard the word “replant” a time or two. He talks with Ty Higgins about what factors go in to making a replant decision.

Larry Rump Soybean Planting

Pioneer Hi Bred Crop Update – Seed Treatment Benefits

Ty Higgins — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:08:11 +0000

This year may be as important as ever for seed treatments on corn and soybeans. Pioneer Account Manager Andrea Cleveland details the benefits with Ty Higgins.

Andrea Cleveland Seed Treatments

Pioneer Hi-Bred Crop Update – Check Soil Temps

Ty Higgins — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:33:34 +0000

Is conventional wisdom out of the window in 2012 when it comes to planting? Not according to two-thirds of Ohio farmers not planting yet. Pioneer Account Manager Jim Stucke talks soil temperatures and planting dates with Ty Higgins.

Jim Stucke Soil Temps

Pioneer Crop Update – Planting Hazards and Safety Tips

Ty Higgins — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:24:33 +0000

With the excitement of an early start to the planting season, Pioneer Account Manager Barry Rodeheffer stresses to put safety practices to good use.

Barry Rodeheffer Safety

Soybean rates depend on the date

Ty Higgins — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:26:12 +0000

Once the planters start rolling, they don’t stop. Ty Higgins talked with Seed Consultants Seedsman Brian George about planting progress in northwest Ohio and soybean plant populations.

SCI April Brian George