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Take an in-depth look at the hottest topics in agriculture with The Helena FieldLink Blog. Throughout the growing season, FieldLink is your resource for agronomic education, expert recommendations, the latest Helena news and information, and much more.

How to Produce Late-Season Gains 04/04/2024

At reproduction, row crops are setting yield potential and developing value that can lead to greater returns at harvest.
Quickshot: A Springboard for Planting Programs 03/12/2024

Imagine being able to improve yields without changing a single stepin your planting program this year. How? By pushing seed to its full potential with a boost of Quickshot. Consider it a next-level friend for efficient planting, uniform emergence and overall plant vigor.
Almond Wise — Managing Nitrogen in Your Orchards 03/05/2024

The need for nitrogen in almond trees is most prevalent from bloom season through June. Monitoring N levels through tissue sampling is critical. Utilizing Extractor, Helena’s leaf tissue sampling program, we can take a representative sample of an almond block and prescribe the ideal N application(s) and program to fit that orchard.
The Importance of Pre-Bloom Ca, B, and Zn in Table & Wine Grapes 02/20/2024

We’ve been told for years about the importance of including Zinc (Zn) in our pre-bloom foliar nutritional sprays, so much so, that we almost universally include it without even thinking about it.
Addressing Soil Fertility under Saturated Conditions 02/13/2024

This winter brought heavy precipitation, and with it came welcome water storage, soil profile recharge and salt leaching. However, challenges related to saturated soil conditions have also surfaced.
The Cost of Uncontrolled Weeds 02/06/2024

There are several aspects of agronomic decisions that have to be considered before committing to a weed control program for the upcoming season. Once a grower makes their choice of crop and variety, which includes technology in major row crops, they still have several decisions to make.
Bean Wise: Protecting Soybean Seed from the Biggest Threats 01/08/2024

Using a quality seed treatment is often likened to choosing the right insurance plan. In order to adequately protect yourself and your property, you have to be insured against all possibilities.
Vineyard Fall-Winter Weed Management 11/27/2023

Weed management during the fall-winter season is critical for several reasons. Weeds can directly compete with grapevines for water and nutrients, which can affect vine health and yield.

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