As the face of agriculture continually changes, so do some of the faces at Federated Co-ops. Adam Jahnz is the newest addition to the agronomy team; he joined the Co-op in April of this year as an agr

When the yellow striping and purple edges appear on the corn leaves, the magnesium deficiency is obvious (as in this spring 2019 photo). By the time a nutrient deficiency is evident in the plant, yiel

Federated offers very attractive prepay discounts on seed, and the sooner seed is locked in for 2020, the more money is saved.

Tight supply on new seed genetics for 2020 makes pre-buy an even better

It’s not as easy as it used to be, when the only choice was between Roundup Ready® or conventional seed. Nowadays, seed is far more complex; soybeans are especially so.

Corn seed basically comes down

Staying safe on the farm is no small feat, but careful attention to basic guidelines can make the difference between life and death. Tom Rausch, Federated’s safety director, pointed out two areas of g

When the crops are off and the weeds are still growing, it’s time for burndown herbicides.

“Time and timing are important,” said Tim Stelter, Federated agronomist at the Osceola location. Federated’s

Fall is a great time to get lime applied, according to Ryan Peterson, Federated agronomy sales rep at the Osceola location. And here’s why:

Proper soil pH is just as important as crop nutrients, thou

Maximize fall fertilizer applications (see related article) by applying Gypsum with the phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). “Gypsum is a slow-release sulfur source for corn, but it is also great for leg

Variable Rate Technology (VRT) can be used for a variety of purposes to make automated applications of ag lime, fertilizer, seed, and chemicals as well. Federated growers most widely use VRT for ag li