Falling Number's Brutal Impact on PNW Growers
Wheat quality discounts for low “falling numbers” (FN) had a brutal impact on many PNW growers during the 2016 harvest—with loss estimates likely to approach $140 million.
2017 WSDA Nozzle Permit
In January WSDA issued a permit that allows applicators to use newer technology to control drift and run higher pressures when applying restricted use pesticides.
Purpling in Wheat Seedlings
When wheat breaks dormancy, followed by the weather turning unseasonable cold again, tissue that was a nice green could turn purple thanks to anthocyanin pigment expression.
New Technology for the Seed Treatment Industry
The McGregor Company partners with HydroGro to introduce new technology into the PNW seed care arena. Soils in the PNW are extremely deficient in Zinc so supplementing growing crops with Zinc applications have always paid dividends for growers.
Crop Insurance Deadlines Near in ID, OR, & WA
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington that the final date to purchase or modify federal crop insurance coverage on most 2017 spring-planted crops is approaching.
2017 Scholarship Program
The McGregor Company is pleased to continue our program to offer three $1,000 "Standing Tall for Northwest Agriculture" scholarship for high school seniors entering college and planning to study in the field of agriculture.
Falling Numbers and Farm Bill Strategies
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is surveying growers across the country asking for our top priorities for the next farm bill.
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2016 Scholarship Winners Announced
The McGregor Company will award scholarships to ten local high school seniors this spring.
Getting a Good Start
The 2016 crop year is off to a good start with fall planted crops looking great as we come out of winter and head into spring.