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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.

Managing Heat Stress 06/01/2022

A major challenge in agricultural production is how to cope with plant environmental stress, especially heat stress, in a practical and economical way. With a record number of above average temperatures in the desert region in recent years, Helena nutritional and bioscience products can play an important role as viable options to mitigate stress.
Planting Turnaround Leads to Positive Outlook on Corn 06/01/2022

“Just because corn was planted later than we’d like doesn’t mean we need to stop managing this crop for extra bushels,” says Brad Hammes, Helena Product Specialist based in Iowa.

Hammes shared these thoughts after a turn in weather across the Corn Belt allowed farmers to make up for lost time. He believes there is still ample opportunity to be profitable this year, especially with such high commodity prices.
Balancing Nutritional Needs with Crop Input Prices 04/21/2022

As fertilizer costs spiked alongside near record high commodity prices for corn, cotton, soybeans, rice and wheat, farmers across the country found themselves in a balancing act. The dilemma was how to effectively manage fertilizer dollars without negatively impacting yield. Now, as more crops are planted, farmers are looking ahead and wondering how their decisions will play out. Derek Emerine, National Agronomist with Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, advises farmers to start monitoring their crops for deficiencies as soon as possible.
Helena Reveals Lessons Learned from Tissue Sampling 04/21/2022

Tissue sampling has been used by farmers for decades to monitor plant health. The challenge has always been how to best apply the knowledge it provides.
The Importance of Pre-Bloom Ca, B and Zn in Table & Wine Grapes 03/29/2022

For years, we have heard about the importance of including zinc (Zn) in our pre-bloom foliar nutritional sprays for table and wine grapes. So much so, that we almost universally include it without even thinking about it. Pre-bloom Zn is key for fruit set. In conjunction with Zn, calcium and boron also play critical roles in pre-bloom nutrition.

With a Grape Wise plan from Helena, our experts will help identify the nutritional needs in your vineyard and provide the educational tools to help you maximize quality and yields.
Helena Previews New Fungicide and Insecticide Technology for Multiple Crops 03/24/2022

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC introduced new pest management technology at the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana. The exclusive Protecta™ method promises to build fungicides and insecticides differently, relying on diligent design, expert analysis and verified results. The announcement comes as disease and insect control is becoming harder for growers across the country due to challenging conditions in the field.
Breaking Down the Microbial Hype 03/23/2022

The hottest new products in agriculture today aren’t chemicals. They’re microbials. As the industry continues dealing with inflated fertilizer costs, many farmers are willing to give these products a shot. James DeMoss, Helena Product Manager based in Louisiana, understands the intrigue, but urges farmers to take a closer look at what’s happening in the soil and in the tank before making an investment.
Managing Nitrogen in Your Orchards 02/25/2022

The need for nitrogen in almond trees is most prevalent from bloom 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. Studies show 2.2-2.5% N level in tissues in July attribute to sufficient N management. Thus, tissue sampling should start in March, post-bloom, to make the first N adjustment if needed. Tissue sampling methods vary among consultants, but samples should be taken again in April and May (approximately 30 day intervals) to monitor N levels and make needed adjustments prior to nut-fill.

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