Envision News
Envision's Main Station Hardware Store Closed
Feb 19, 2020
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Thank you to our customers for all your support and business over the many years, we greatly appreciate it!
Please note our offices and shop will remain open at the Main Station.
Donation to the Prairie Village Museum
Dec 17, 2019
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The Prairie Village Museum in Rugby, North Dakota was recognized by Envision Cooperative with a donation totally $15,000!
What's Protecting Your Seed?
Sep 18, 2019
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This year’s challenging planting season showed the value that seed treatments have in protecting yield potential.
Reading and Understanding Pesticide Labels
May 15, 2019
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Pesticides are very beneficial when used properly and treated with caution and respect.
How To Read A Propane Tank Gauge
Feb 21, 2019
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Just a friendly reminder, be sure to check your propane and fuel levels on a regular basis. When your propane level is at 20% or your fuel level is at a quarter of a tank, give us a call at 776-5221, or you can place an order online at anytime.
Ag Tech News
Understanding the Value of Tech Investments: Trendy or Worth It?
Oct 23, 2024
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If you’re like most farmers, you’re probably inundated with information about new technology promising to boost yield and efficiency. With so many products and claims out there, it can be challenging to separate fact from fiction. Before you invest in a new technology...
Using Drones For Crop Protection Applications
Jul 09, 2024
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When the field isn’t fit for a ground rig and an airplane isn’t feasible, drones are a great option for in-season applications. I continue to see more and more retailers and growers investing in drones, also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or unmanned ae...
Organize Now to Get the Most From Next Year’s Data
Dec 29, 2021
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There are many innovative technology tools to help farmers harness, dissect and apply data to improve their operations. However, there’s not one tool that does it all, so it can be a challenge to organize files and information across all platforms. Here are some considerati...
Leverage Harvest Data to Drive Next Season’s Crop Decisions
Oct 12, 2021
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With today’s ag technology tools and in-season imagery options, it should be easier than ever for farmers to collect data to inform their seed and crop protection product decisions. But even though all that data can be beneficial, it can also be overwhelming. Where do they ...
When it Comes to Data, Demand Quality and Personalization
Aug 17, 2021
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With both established and new companies offering many types of data sources, it can be difficult to decipher truth from hype. Not sure if you’re getting the most value out of your data? Here are four checks your data should meet.
Valid.
If data is not valid or backed by s...
Watch: Tie Seed Selection to Local Agronomic Recommendations
Dec 09, 2020
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How do genetics, traits, yield environment and management practices impact your corn and soybean seed choices? WinField United’s Dan Griffin, technical seed agronomist, and Joe Rickard, regional agronomist, discuss considerations for corn and soybean choices for 2021.
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Have Tech on Tap for Next Season
Oct 01, 2020
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You probably have your seed and crop inputs ordered or maybe already in the barn. But how’s your ag technology planning going for next season? Work with your local trusted advisor now to determine how to best leverage ag tech tools to help reach your goals in the coming yea...
Get Precise About Seed Decisions Using Ag Tech
Sep 23, 2020
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Every farmer knows how important it is to start the season by planting the right seed — and they understand how difficult it can be to determine what hybrids and varieties will work best with the environmental conditions they have on their operations.
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Broadening Connections to Deliver In-Season Insights
Jul 15, 2020
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In today’s connected world, the ability to access your on-farm data quickly, easily and securely is essential. Accessing your data to make informed decisions in-season can drive profitability on your operation.
Now there’s a new way to make data more readil...
Advanced Acre Trials to Show Value of Data-Backed Approach
Jun 26, 2020
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In today’s challenging and changing marketplace, quality data, ag technology and agronomic expertise are critical tools that enable farmers to make informed decisions and manage for optimal return on investment (ROI) throughout the season.
This season, the WinFie...
Understand the Value of Tissue Testing
Apr 27, 2020
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Knowing whether or not your plants are absorbing the nutrients you’re feeding them is important information in the heat of the season and when planning for next year.
Tissue testing is an additional tool you and your trusted advisor can use to create an in-season n...
Can You Trust Crop Models?: Episode 118
Jan 31, 2020
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On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, host Joel Wipperfurth and guest host Corey Evans discuss crop modeling technology and the components of an effective crop model. Hear about their experience using models with farmers in 2019 and how insights from c...
Don’t Just Collect Harvest Data; Use It: Episode 113
Dec 06, 2019
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This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, our hosts dive into the value of harvest data. The two discuss why you should gather your data and how it can be used to create a clear roadmap for the future of your operation.
Unpacking Data Transparency: Episode 111
Nov 15, 2019
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This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, Joel and Jon continue their conversation about data transparency. The two discuss how benchmarking data is a lot like receiving a report card, and they explain how ag tech tools need to rely on quality data to help farmers make more ...
Include Ag Tech in Your Financial Discussions
Nov 11, 2019
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Let’s face it, it’s tough to be a farmer right now. There are new levels of financial uncertainty fueled by a tough economy, recent weather challenges, market volatility and tariffs. These conditions may make it harder for you to get the funding you need to maximize r...
Let's Talk Data Privacy: Episode 110
Nov 08, 2019
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Data transparency and privacy are issues that affect consumers and farmers alike. The conversation about them spans industries and their importance has been underscored in light of recent events. On this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, hosts Joel and Jon dissect the ...
Assessing and Managing New Acres: Episode 108
Oct 25, 2019
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Joel and Jon dive into the steps you should take and tools you can use to manage new acres on this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast. Hear how to asses fertility levels, determine field variability and select the right seed.
Tips for Capturing and Using Harvest Data
Oct 21, 2019
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It’s important not only to successfully gather your yield data at the end of the season but also to leverage its full value. Here are five tips to get the most from it.
1. Rank harvest order by biomass.
A number of ag technology tools can measure the crop biom...
The Economics of Sustainable Ag: Part 2: Episode 106
Oct 11, 2019
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Joel and Jason Weller, senior director of sustainability at Land O’Lakes, continue their conservation conversation on this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast. Tune in to hear Jason analyze one of Joel’s fields and make recommendations using the TruTerra&trade...
Tough Markets: Make a Plan and Plan to Change It: Episode 104
Sep 27, 2019
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From commodity prices to trade discussions, farmers are at the center of the conversation. On this episode of The Deal With Yield, hosts Joel and Jon discuss the ways market conditions influence everyday decision-making. Often, it can feel a lot like playing poker.