February 8, 2010
All Western Iowa Coop Locations will be closed Friday February 12 for our annual safety training. If you need to reach us call Craig at the Blencoe office 712452-2271
Have you been thinking spring yet? Mr. Groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter ahead but his accuracy is far less than perfect. According to researchers his predictions have been only 39% accurate. Groundhog Day (February 2nd) according to astrologers is the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. I think most will agree, after this winter spring can’t come soon enough.
Always respect changing winter weather conditions, be prepared and always “THINK SAFETY FIRST”.
Click on www.iowadot.gov for current travel conditions and safe travel tips.
Grain
You are invited to a WINTER GRAIN OUTLOOK MEETING – Wednesday February 17
10:00 AM at the Pierson Office
1:30 PM at the Blencoe Office.
EFFECTINE IMMEDIATELY WESTERN IOWA COOPERATIVE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CORN DELIVERY FROM PRODUCERS THAT IS SOLD FOR CASH OR FEBRUARY DELIVERY.
WE NEED TO KEEP SPACE AVAILABLE FOR OUR CORN PILES AND CORN THAT HAS BEEN PURCHASED FROM PRODUCERS.
Agronomy News
Time is running out to get up to $100 back: Growers, if you buy Headline® fungicide by February 15, 2010 you could be eligible for up to $100 back per gallon. Call your nearest Western Iowa Coop Agronomist for more details today.
Corn seed traits are purchased for a variety of reasons.
They may include:
- Ease of weed control – Ex - RR and Liberty seed
- Specific pest control – Ex - European corn bore
- Prevention of possible insect infestation – Ex – Western Bean Cutworm control. An infestation may or may not come.
- Other characteristics associated with a trait. Ex – Corn Rootworm resistant hybrids tend to be more drought resistant.
- Synergistic yield increase with multiple traits.
- Genetic families may only be available with a trait. Every genetic family will perform best on specific soil situations.
When buying seed corn, keep in mind your seed trait needs and genetic performance. Usually the cheapest will NOT result in more bushels produced per bag of seed corn. Bushels produced is our goal
Western Iowa Coop Agronomy Department has the Seed: Croplan, Dekalb, Asgrow, NK, Fertilizer: NH3, UAN,Urea, MAP, K S, Zn (Liquid and Dry), Pesticides: to meet your needs.
Call your nearest Western Iowa Coop today and let one of our trained agronomist help you plan your 2010 crop season
Petroleum
