August 15, 2025
What Are Those “Christmas Trees” in My Field? Late-season weeds — sometimes called “Christmas trees” for their tall, branchy shape — are a frustrating sight before […]
August 14, 2025
It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come in understanding and managing soybean aphids. I still remember that first invasion—my dad calling the local co-op to […]
July 15, 2025
Fusarium ear rot is a disease we encounter every year—it’s actually the most common disease affecting corn ears annually. This disease typically overwinters on corn residue […]
July 15, 2025
Sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about soybean cyst nematode (SCN), but if the 2024 season taught us anything, it’s that there’s still significant […]
July 11, 2025
Corn rootworm is not a new challenge for our region, but it has become increasingly problematic over the last three years. While traditionally viewed as an […]
July 11, 2025
If you’ve been to a Peterson Farms Seed Field Day or Cup of Agronomy event, you’ve probably heard us talk about the value of replicated testing […]
July 11, 2025
As a corn product manager, green snap is the one event that concerns me the most about a corn hybrid during the summer. Green snap can […]
July 10, 2025
What is bacterial leaf blight? What causes it? Should you be doing anything about it? These are all valid and common questions when it comes to […]
July 10, 2025
First identified in Indiana in 2015, tar spot has steadily advanced across the country. For the Peterson Farms Seed footprint, it’s notable that our eastern dealers, […]
July 10, 2025
If you noticed empty soybean pods in 2024, you weren’t alone. A curious condition known as parthenocarpy popped up more than usual. Unfilled soybean pods form […]
July 9, 2025
In 2025, Peterson Farms Seed proudly marks its 30th anniversary—a milestone that underscores our unwavering commitment to independence and local ownership. Founded in 1995 by Carl […]
June 13, 2025
Nitrogen is one of the most critical nutrients for achieving optimal corn yields. However, determining the right amount of nitrogen to apply and identifying when nitrogen […]
