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FieldLink Archive

2024 Articles

Reviving the Land With Resurge Posted on: Dec 27, 2024
What does Lulu Lemon and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board have in common? More than you’d expect! Posted on: Dec 18, 2024
Tips for Financing Your Crop in 2025 Posted on: Nov 1, 2024
Lessons From 2024: Fertility Planning for a Productive 2025 Posted on: Oct 31, 2024
Managing Deer and Other Wildlife on Your Land Posted on: Oct 7, 2024
Adjuvant Choice and Fall Burndown Success Posted on: Sep 25, 2024
Helena’s Unique Take on the Seed Business Posted on: Sep 20, 2024
Keys to Successful Cotton Defoliation Posted on: Aug 29, 2024
The Chronicles of Coron Metra: The Original Sustainable Source of Nitrogen Posted on: Jul 16, 2024
Breaking down the Farm Bill and what’s happening in Washington D.C. Posted on: Jul 16, 2024
Farmers Face Season-Defining Stretch in Coming Weeks Posted on: Jul 5, 2024
Fertilizer is a vital component for both food and global security Posted on: Jun 17, 2024
The Relevance of Replanting and how to Recover Posted on: Jun 6, 2024
Keeping an Eye on Nutrition After Heavy Rainfall Posted on: May 17, 2024
Getting More Out of Every Drop: How Resgenix Is Changing Water-Use Efficiency Posted on: Apr 5, 2024
How to Produce Late-Season Gains Posted on: Apr 4, 2024
Quickshot: A Springboard for Planting Programs Posted on: Mar 12, 2024
Almond Wise - Managing Nitrogen in Your Orchards Posted on: Mar 5, 2024
The Importance of Pre-Bloom Ca, B, and Zn in Table & Wine Grapes Posted on: Feb 20, 2024
Addressing Soil Fertility under Saturated Conditions Posted on: Feb 13, 2024
The Cost of Uncontrolled Weeds Posted on: Feb 6, 2024
Bean Wise: Protecting Soybean Seed from the Biggest Threats Posted on: Jan 8, 2024

2023 Articles

Vineyard Fall-Winter Weed Management Posted on: Nov 27, 2023
Helena Launches Two Exclusive Soybean Seed Treatments for the 2024 Growing Season Posted on: Oct 31, 2023
Dry Strip-till Applications Rising in Popularity Across the High Plains Posted on: Oct 31, 2023
The Key to High-performing Wheat in Kansas Posted on: Oct 12, 2023
The Thriving Apple Industry in Upstate New York Posted on: Aug 22, 2023
Managing Tar Spot Late in the Season Posted on: Jul 27, 2023
How to Get Cotton Back on Track this Season Posted on: Jul 14, 2023
Unveiling Cotton Nutrient Deficiencies: Insights from Extractor Tissue Samples Posted on: Jun 22, 2023
Unraveling Grower Opportunity in Wheat Posted on: Jun 22, 2023
Significant Nutrient Deficiencies in Soybeans at Key Growth Stages Posted on: Jun 22, 2023
Maximize Fruit Quality with Targeted Applications of Potassium Posted on: Jun 1, 2023
Finding the Right Herbicide for Volunteer Corn and Other Weedy Grasses in Soybeans Posted on: May 25, 2023
Tissue Samples Reveal Surprising Nutrient Trends in Corn Posted on: May 9, 2023
Tar Spot: An Unwelcome Newcomer to the Midwest Posted on: May 9, 2023
Readying Midwest Corn Growers for Black Cutworm Posted on: May 4, 2023
Experts Recommend Adjuvants to Close Gaps in Herbicide Performance Posted on: Apr 20, 2023
Balancing Hot Button Issues with Weed Control Posted on: Mar 31, 2023
Controlling Weeds from Day One Posted on: Mar 23, 2023
Helena Previews User-Friendly, Sustainable Technology at 2023 Commodity Classic Posted on: Mar 22, 2023
Mitigating Almond Hull Rot Posted on: Mar 21, 2023
The Value of Protected Enzyme Technology Posted on: Mar 7, 2023
The Critical Importance of Sampling Soil, Water & Tissue in Grape Production Posted on: Feb 7, 2023
Maximizing Pre-Emergence Weed Control Posted on: Feb 7, 2023
Manage Soil Health to Maximize Your Fertilizer Investment Posted on: Jan 25, 2023
Build Soil Quality with Confidence Using Stabilized Enzymes Posted on: Jan 10, 2023
Addressing Mental Health in Rural America Posted on: Jan 5, 2023
Be Almond Wise: Maximize Yields with Optimal Flower Formation Posted on: Jan 3, 2023

2022 Articles

The Benefits of Starter Fertilizers Posted on: Dec 21, 2022
Weed Control Year-End Review Posted on: Dec 1, 2022
Choosing the Right Seed for 2023 Posted on: Oct 31, 2022
The Growing Need for Fall Burndown Posted on: Oct 27, 2022
A New Leader Emerges in the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Posted on: Oct 20, 2022
Weed Management in Grapes during the Winter Posted on: Oct 13, 2022
Paul W. Crout Honored as 2022 Western Region CCA of the Year Posted on: Oct 6, 2022
Aeration, for Cool Season Turf Posted on: Sep 7, 2022
Post-Harvest Nutrition in Vines Posted on: Aug 5, 2022
Helena of Norfolk Cultivating Yields of Value Posted on: Jul 27, 2022
Tar Spot on the Rise Across the Corn Belt Posted on: Jul 21, 2022
Crop Emergence Shifts Focus to Foliar Nutrition Posted on: Jun 13, 2022
Planting Turnaround Leads to Positive Outlook on Corn Posted on: Jun 1, 2022
Managing Heat Stress Posted on: Jun 1, 2022
The Countdown to Soybean Emergence Starts Now Posted on: May 26, 2022
Helena Reveals Lessons Learned from Tissue Sampling Posted on: Apr 21, 2022
Balancing Nutritional Needs with Crop Input Prices Posted on: Apr 21, 2022
The Importance of Pre-Bloom Ca, B and Zn in Table & Wine Grapes Posted on: Mar 29, 2022
Helena Previews New Fungicide and Insecticide Technology for Multiple Crops Posted on: Mar 24, 2022
Breaking Down the Microbial Hype Posted on: Mar 23, 2022
Managing Nitrogen in Your Orchards Posted on: Feb 25, 2022
What’s In Your Water? Posted on: Feb 17, 2022
Rethinking Weed Control in 2022 Posted on: Feb 17, 2022
Almond Bloom Approaches Rapidly Posted on: Feb 10, 2022
Helena Preps for Busy Weed Control Season Posted on: Jan 27, 2022
Desert Crops Take Center Stage During Winter Months Posted on: Jan 26, 2022
Brush Up on Drift Before You Spray Posted on: Jan 24, 2022
The Critical Importance of Sampling in Grape Production Posted on: Jan 21, 2022
Effective Weed Control Programs Include Adjuvants Posted on: Jan 18, 2022

2021 Articles

Helena Supports Iowa Families for the Holidays Posted on: Dec 28, 2021
Helena Finds Solution to Rising Fertilizer Costs in Soil Health Posted on: Nov 23, 2021
Fall Planning with Almond Wise Posted on: Oct 11, 2021
Following Up Harvest with a Powerful Burndown Posted on: Sep 24, 2021
Improving Fertilizer Efficacy Posted on: Sep 21, 2021
Corn & Soybean Response to Drought Conditions Posted on: Jun 15, 2021
Benefits of Slice Tissue Sampling Posted on: Jun 8, 2021
Benefits of Extractor Tissue Sampling Posted on: Jun 8, 2021
Don’t Let Potassium Deficiency Contribute to Soybean Yield Loss! Posted on: Jun 2, 2021
Nutrient Stewardship Vital for Success in 2021 Posted on: May 28, 2021
Inside Every Successful Tank Mix, There's An Adjuvant Posted on: Apr 9, 2021
Be Almond Wise: The Need for Nitrogen Posted on: Feb 8, 2021

2020 Articles

Balanced Fertilizer Blends Increase Efficacy & Yield Posted on: Oct 21, 2020
Time to Update Your Fertility Practices Posted on: Oct 12, 2020
Understanding Crop Residue Decomposition Posted on: Sep 1, 2020
Maximize Spring Bud Break Vigor with Post-Harvest Applications of Potassium Posted on: Aug 4, 2020
Understanding the Importance of Fungicides Posted on: Jun 30, 2020
Take the Next Step in Crop Nutrition Posted on: Jun 16, 2020
Are your crops getting enough potassium? Posted on: Jun 15, 2020
The Dicamba Tug of War….Now What? Posted on: Jun 8, 2020
Early Season - Setting the Stage for Soybeans Posted on: Jun 6, 2020
Mid-Season Nutrition for Blueberries Posted on: May 27, 2020
A Customized Post-Harvest Approach Posted on: May 26, 2020
Meeting the Need for Nitrogen Posted on: Apr 28, 2020
Maximize Fruit and Nut Quality with Targeted Applications of Potassium Posted on: Apr 8, 2020
Optimizing Corn Hybrid Performance with Fastand Posted on: Apr 1, 2020
Enzyme Technology Yields Strong Results Posted on: Mar 19, 2020
Helena Hosts Weed Science Adjuvant Training for Next Generation of Ag Professionals Posted on: Feb 13, 2020
Increase Nutrient Use Efficiency With Fertigation Posted on: Feb 12, 2020
Supporting a Fruitful Citrus Bloom Posted on: Jan 23, 2020
Managing Blueberry Bloom Challenges Posted on: Jan 16, 2020
Put Life Back Into the Soil Posted on: Jan 7, 2020

2019 Articles

Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom Posted on: Dec 2, 2019
Make Every Seed Count Posted on: Nov 19, 2019
3 Steps Today can Improve Soil Fertility in 2020 Posted on: Nov 7, 2019
Corn and Soybean Late Season Nutrition with Fungicides Posted on: Jul 17, 2019
2019 Crop Variables to Consider Posted on: Jun 11, 2019
5 Tips for Planting in Wet Soil Posted on: May 28, 2019
Increasing Yield & Fruit Size in Oranges with Potassium Posted on: May 23, 2019
Helena Urges Nitrogen Management in Wake of Devastating Weather Posted on: May 20, 2019
Aiming for a quick plant-back after burndown? Read your labels! Posted on: May 17, 2019
Outsmart Your "K"ompetition Posted on: May 7, 2019
46% of Sampled Crops are Low on K Posted on: Apr 23, 2019
Protect Your Fertilizer Investment Posted on: Apr 17, 2019
Reducing Nitrogen Volatilization Posted on: Apr 16, 2019
Improve Soil Health & Crop Yields with Stabilized Protected Enzymes Posted on: Apr 16, 2019
Off to a Good Start? Posted on: Apr 5, 2019
Spring Planning - Consider Your Nitrogen Management Program Posted on: Mar 21, 2019
Spring Fertility with ASK® Posted on: Mar 17, 2019
Seed Treatment Solution for Soybean Quality Concerns Posted on: Mar 12, 2019
Spring Fertilizer Opportunities Posted on: Mar 6, 2019

2018 Articles

High Yields Require More Replacement Fertilizer Posted on: Oct 19, 2018
Using a Soil Sample to Choose the Right Calcium Amendment Posted on: Sep 17, 2018
Understanding Crop Iron Nutrition & Deficiency Issues Posted on: Aug 21, 2018
Be "Out-Standing" in your Field - Some Thoughts on Field Scouting Posted on: Jul 13, 2018
Zinc - Alphabetically Last, But Not Least Posted on: Jun 20, 2018
The Importance of Potassium Posted on: May 9, 2018
Supplementing Soil Potassium Posted on: Mar 5, 2018
The Great Debate: Cover Crops Posted on: Feb 8, 2018
The Agronomy of Water Posted on: Jan 29, 2018
CALCIUM – An Essential Mineral for Soil Structure, Plant Nutrition and Produce Quality Posted on: Jan 5, 2018
Alternative Nematode Management Posted on: Jan 5, 2018

2017 Articles

Using Agronomy for Post-Harvest Fertilizing Decisions Posted on: Nov 14, 2017
Spraying Your Fields to Bed Posted on: Oct 31, 2017
Using Technology to Direct Better Soil Sampling Posted on: Oct 27, 2017
Don’t Forget Hydra-Hume for your Fall Soil Amendments Posted on: Oct 25, 2017
Nitrogen Management for Grains Throughout the Season Posted on: Oct 16, 2017
Managing Orthophosphate in Conventional and Organic Agriculture Posted on: Oct 16, 2017
Quality Compost: A Sustainable Soil Amendment Posted on: Sep 21, 2017
Properly Desiccating Your Crops Posted on: Sep 18, 2017
Helena and Our Organic Crop Production Products Posted on: Sep 11, 2017
Don’t Forget Micros in Your Fall Fertilizer Blends Posted on: Sep 11, 2017
Understanding the Role of NPK in Promoting N Fixation in Legume Crops Posted on: Jul 27, 2017
Why is My Soil Report Missing the Soil Texture? Posted on: Jul 26, 2017
Using Soil Moisture Technology Posted on: Jul 26, 2017
Using Manure and Compost as Nutrient Sources Posted on: Jul 26, 2017
Helena Products Help Dairymen During Challenging Times Posted on: Jun 15, 2017
In-Season Foliar Fertilization Posted on: Jun 1, 2017
Potassium’s Critical Role in Crops Posted on: May 30, 2017
Three Reasons Your Crop Might Be Low on Iron Posted on: May 11, 2017
Using Helena’s HyGround for Better Field Decisions Posted on: May 3, 2017
Tank Clean-Out Posted on: Apr 14, 2017
Nitrogen Management for Irrigated Crops Posted on: Apr 14, 2017
Does Your Soybean Crop Have Enough Zinc? Posted on: Apr 11, 2017
Understanding Foliar Nutrition Posted on: Mar 28, 2017
Protect your Fertilizer Investment with Hydra-Hume Posted on: Mar 28, 2017
Why All the Hype about Precision Ag? Posted on: Mar 24, 2017
Soil Moisture Strategies and Monitoring in Citrus in the Central San Joaquin Valley Posted on: Mar 14, 2017
Salts, Sodium, Boron, Chlorides, Water Penetration and Rain Posted on: Mar 14, 2017
Overcoming the Challenges of High Disease Pressure and Saturated Fields Posted on: Mar 9, 2017
The Future of Technology in Agriculture Posted on: Mar 6, 2017

2016 Articles

It’s Time to Give Potassium Some Consideration Posted on: Dec 7, 2016
Improving Pre-Emergence Herbicide Performance with Grounded Posted on: Nov 1, 2016
The Connection Between Mildew and Calcium Nutrition in Agriculture Posted on: Sep 28, 2016
Don’t Forget Fall Hydra-Hume Applications Posted on: Sep 4, 2016
Using the Helena TruYield Program to Reach Crop Potential Posted on: Aug 9, 2016
Harvest Your Crop, Not The Soil. Posted on: Aug 9, 2016
Post-Harvest Nutrition in Vines Posted on: Jul 29, 2016
Reducing Environmental Stresses and Micronutrient Deficiencies Posted on: Jul 12, 2016
Potassium Management Under Water Stress in California Crop Production Posted on: Jun 28, 2016
Poor Infiltration of Irrigations due to Pure Water Posted on: Jun 28, 2016
Keys to Reducing Salts with Improved Leaching Requirements and Infiltration Posted on: Jun 16, 2016
Setting Higher Standards for Helena Consultants Posted on: Apr 27, 2016
Use Extractor to Guide In-Season Plant Nutrient Needs Posted on: Apr 18, 2016
Early Season Wheat Fertility Posted on: Mar 29, 2016
The Future of Desert Agriculture Posted on: Mar 8, 2016
Managing Leaf Burn Posted on: Mar 8, 2016
Applying Boron at Bloom is Vital Posted on: Feb 10, 2016
The Role of Phosphorus in Crop Production Posted on: Feb 5, 2016
The Benefits of Using the Proper Adjuvant in Pre-Emergent Herbicide Applications Posted on: Jan 6, 2016

2015 Articles

Pre-emergent Herbicides for Weed Management Posted on: Dec 4, 2015
As the Dust Settles... Posted on: Dec 4, 2015
Alternatives to Soil Fumigants Posted on: Dec 4, 2015
The Role of Naturally Occurring Defense Mechanisms in Disease Resistance Posted on: Nov 13, 2015
Are You Stuck In the Minor League? Posted on: Oct 27, 2015
Using Laboratory Analysis of Soil as a “Guide” for Fertilizer Recommendations Posted on: Aug 14, 2015
Post-Harvest Tree and Vine Care from Salts, Boron and Water Stress Posted on: Aug 14, 2015
Micronutrient Management in Glyphosate Tolerant Crops Posted on: Jul 13, 2015
Biology of Soil Compaction Posted on: Jul 8, 2015
The Importance of Calcium in Plant Nutrition Posted on: Jun 11, 2015
Growing Alfalfa for Seed Posted on: May 21, 2015
Dealing with the Declining Quality of California Groundwater Posted on: May 13, 2015
Stripe Rust of Cereal Grains Posted on: Apr 27, 2015
Taking Soil Sampling to the Next Step Posted on: Apr 21, 2015
2015 April FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Apr 20, 2015
Identifying Potassium Fixation on Your Farm Posted on: Mar 24, 2015
The Past and Future of California Groundwater Posted on: Mar 10, 2015
Managing Saline Soils Posted on: Feb 23, 2015
Know Your Soil pH Posted on: Feb 23, 2015
2015 February FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Feb 20, 2015

2014 Articles

Post Harvest Nutrition Posted on: Dec 19, 2014
Applications of Manure for Nutrients: What Exactly are You Getting? Posted on: Dec 10, 2014
Use Retention® to Get More from Your Irrigation Water Posted on: Dec 2, 2014
Saline and Sodic Soil Management Posted on: Dec 2, 2014
Foliar Nutrition Quick Guide Posted on: Dec 2, 2014
Dealing with Salty, Hard-Pan Soils Posted on: Dec 1, 2014
2014 December FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Dec 1, 2014
2014 October FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Nov 20, 2014
2014 June FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Nov 20, 2014
2014 February FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Nov 20, 2014
2014 August FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Nov 20, 2014
2014 April FieldLink Newsletter - Northern Business Unit Posted on: Nov 20, 2014
Why Yield Data? Posted on: Nov 7, 2014
Take the HyGround®! Posted on: Nov 7, 2014
Maximize Grape Quality with Targeted Applications of Potassium Posted on: Nov 7, 2014
Managing 2015 Production Costs with The Helena Acre™ Posted on: Nov 7, 2014
Get a Handle on Hard-to-Control Weeds with SMOKE® Posted on: Nov 7, 2014
Fall Soil Sampling is Right Around the Corner Posted on: Aug 1, 2014
Evaluation of Crop Health During Late-Season Grainfill Posted on: Aug 1, 2014
Tissue Testing - Is it Really Necessary? Posted on: Jun 1, 2014
Early Season Opportunities for Proactive Crop Tissue Sampling Posted on: Jun 1, 2014
Humus, Humin, Humic and Hummus Posted on: May 1, 2014
Twice as Nice? Posted on: Apr 1, 2014
Tissue Samples Tell the Truth Posted on: Apr 1, 2014
Help Crops Get Their Best Start for the Season Posted on: Apr 1, 2014
Planter Maintenance and Calibration Posted on: Feb 1, 2014
Can You Afford Not to Apply Zinc This Year? Posted on: Feb 1, 2014