Author Archives for Randy Harmdierks

Growing Koops: Faith, Family & Farming

January 27, 2025 9:10 am Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Just a few miles from the tourist-lined beaches of Lake Michigan, Luke Koops balances farming organically with being an active [...]

The Meadowlark’s Call

January 23, 2025 2:11 pm Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

By Mad Agriculture Albert Lea Seed is proud to partner with Mad Agriculture to bring the story of John and [...]

Conventional Wisdom: How to Grow Net Returns With Non-GMO Corn and Soybeans

November 12, 2024 1:45 pm Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Cole Thompson, Staff Writer Casey Staloch, Farmer and Viking Dealer Is growing conventional corn or soybeans right for you? Every [...]

Diseases in Small Grains: 2024

July 1, 2024 11:50 am Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

By Margaret Smith, PhD Agronomist “Why were some of my oat leaves orange, and now they’re brown and dried up? [...]

New Tool For Navigating the Transition to Organic: Accessing USDA Funding & Support

March 26, 2024 12:42 pm Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Matt Leavitt Perennial Grains and Winter Annuals Agronomy Specialist University of Minnesota Forever Green If you’re thinking of transitioning to [...]

Why Do Some Types of Sweet Corn need to Be Isolated at Planting?

March 15, 2024 1:07 pm Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Lily Palokangas Albert Lea Seed Horticulturist MNLA Certified Professional It’s that time of year again! Time to pick out your [...]

How Soon Can You Plant Small Grains? Can You Plant Too Early?

February 19, 2024 2:29 pm Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Margaret A Smith, PhD Forage Agronomist, Albert Lea Seed Key points are boxed below. How time flies! It was only [...]

Evaluating Newly Seeded Alfalfa Hay Stands and Grass Pastures: Fall 2023

October 30, 2023 4:13 pm Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Margaret A Smith, PhD Albert Lea Seed Forage Agronomist Photo: Theresa Pedretti We’ve come through a difficult 2023 growing season [...]

Late Planting Corn: When to Switch to Earlier Maturing Hybrids

May 25, 2023 11:15 am Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Margaret A Smith, PhD | Agronomist Jake Hansen | Corn and Soybean Agronomist Corn planting has been clipping along at [...]

When Is It Too Late To Plant Oats, Wheat or Barley? Management Considerations for Late-Spring Planted Small Grains in 2023

April 26, 2023 8:00 am Published by Randy Harmdierks Leave your thoughts

Margaret A Smith, PhD Albert Lea Seed Agronomist Key points are boxed below. When to Plant Spring-seeded Small Grains The [...]

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