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4 Tips for Determining Optimal Planting Conditions

Apr 04, 2022 | United Farmers
Following these 4 tips will ensure you are confident that the soil conditions are ready to lay seed in. 

Benefits of Variable Rate Planting

Mar 24, 2022 | United Farmers
With the 2022 planting season right around the corner, it is time to visit with your agronomist about variable rate planting prescriptions. 

Key Findings From UFC's 2021 On-Farm Research

Dec 14, 2021 | United Farmers
With over 170 acres of on-farm research, UFC has the data and knowledge to help you make more informed decisions on your operation. 

Protect Your Nitrogen Investment

Oct 27, 2021 | United Farmers
With the cost of NH3 this season, it is more important than ever to protect your nitrogen investment.

Fall Soil Sampling

Oct 18, 2021 | United Farmers
Fall soil sampling is a great tool to determine nutrient status and soil characteristics. Using this data, UFC can create a specific nutrient program for your fields. 

Unlock Your Phosphorus Fertilizer Potential

Oct 11, 2021 | United Farmers
It is estimated that crops can only access 25% of your phosphorus that is applied each season. Learn how to unlock your phosphorus potential by using Avail T5® fertilizer enhancer.

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Close up of corn tassels.

5 Ways to Find Success With Fungicides

Jun 08, 2023 | Answer Plot
It’s time to bust the myth once and for all that fungicides aren’t worth investing in. Research has continually shown yield advantages when a fungicide application is made. In fact, our Answer Plot® trials have consistently shown an average of more than 10 bushel ...
Closeup of a soybean plant.

6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and Soybeans

Jun 08, 2023 | Answer Plot
Diseases may already be showing up in your corn and soybean fields, so it’s a good time to be scouting your fields for early signs of trouble. With plenty of the season still left, your crop will benefit from a proactive approach to disease management. Here are six tips to ...
Farmer hooking hose up to sprayer.

Prevent and Control Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

May 30, 2023 | Answer Plot
If you find your herbicides aren’t performing as well as they used to, you may be battling herbicide-resistant weeds. Once you have resistant weeds, it becomes much more challenging and costly to keep fields clean. With a diversified weed control program, you can level up y...
Herbicide applicator climbing onto a sprayer carrying an adjuvant jug.

4 Adjuvant Classes Proven to Help Improve Weed Control

May 09, 2023 | Answer Plot
Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Adding adjuvants to your herbicide tank mix is an effective way to help enhance the performance of your spray application and improve weed control. Here are four adjuvant classes to discuss wit...

Why You Should Consider a Pre-Tassel Fungicide Application

May 08, 2023 | Answer Plot
Research shows that fungicide application timing can significantly impact return on investment and, in some situations, two applications can be more profitable than one. So, when should you plan to target your applications, and does a multi-pass fungicide program make economic se...
Grower analyzing mid-season corn plant.

Maximize Plant Health at Key Growth Stages

Apr 25, 2023 | Answer Plot
Plant health is a lofty term that gets tossed around a lot in agronomic conversations. However, when you have a clear definition and actionable strategies, maximizing plant health becomes a very real and important way to help your crops reach closer to their genetic potential and...