Determining which hybrids and varieties are the best fit for your operation in the new year. Harvest is underway and NOW is the time to lock in your seed for 2024. Although there are a ton of good options for seed in 2024, here are five corn hybrids and soybean varieties we recommend you…
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Agriculture technology has revolutionized the way we farm and produce food for the world. Over the last 20+ years, equipment manufacturers have introduced software that helps operators be more precise with a multitude of farming activities. Now, everything from planting and spraying, to harvesting and collecting yield data, can be accomplished with a high…
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September 17-23 is National Farm Safety & Health Week, and it’s the perfect time to refresh ourselves on the staples of farm safety as we prepare for the harvest season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 410 agriculture workers died on…
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Liqui-Grow is more than just an ag retailer in the 23 towns we service across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. We are active members of each of those communities, committed to being your trusted partner and neighbor. As a family-owned business, we recognize the importance of supporting the local communities that give our team members…
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The potential of one’s crop starts long before the seed is even planted in the ground. How seed is harvested, dried, stored and treated before planting all make an impact in that seed’s ability to perform best in the soil it is planted in. Although seed treatment packages have been around for some time,…
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This summer, Dr. Jake Vossenkemper is leading a team of research interns throughout the Liqui-Grow territory to learn the latest in crop technology and nutrient management and apply their knowledge out in the field. Some are learning about Liqui-Grow for the first time, while others are returning to the intern team to soak in more…
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Tar Spot. This seven letter word is causing headaches to many farmers across the nation. Tar Spot Disease has been on a non-stop track of multiplying since its first appearance in the corn belt back in 2015. Originating from South America, this disease is quite a ways from “home,” so what keeps it sticking…
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“What diseases should I be looking for this season? How can I prevent or treat them?” These are questions we commonly hear from customers this time of year. As we progress through the hot summer months, the threat of disease looms in fields. Kurt Maertens, technical agronomist at BASF, joined Dr. Jake Vossenkemper to…
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No doubt, drought conditions are hitting Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois pretty hard these past few months. But know we’re not alone. In fact, most of the Midwest is facing D1 level drought conditions according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. Let’s dive into how these conditions, if continued, may impact your crop this…
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As drought conditions continue to affect much of the upper Midwest, row crop farmers are evaluating their corn and making nutrient decisions to prepare for this fall’s harvest. While the actions of Mother Nature are out of our control, there are positives to the current crop conditions that producers can manage throughout the summer months….
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