American Plains Co-op News

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New Program Offer from Truterra, USDA, and American Plains Co-op

Jul 02, 2024 | American Plains Coop
Beginning August 1st, American Plains Co-op growers in Kansas may be eligible to enroll in a USDA-backed program from Truterra.
Co-op Members Meet with Campbells Sustainability Lead

Co-op Members Meet with Campbells Sustainability Lead

Aug 17, 2023 | American Plains Coop
The discussion centered around regenerative agriculture and what food companies like Campbells are looking for when it comes to sourcing grain for consumer products.
American Plains Co-op and Land O'Lakes Join Forces to Make Donations to Deserving Recipients

American Plains Co-op and Land O'Lakes Join Forces to Make Donations to Deserving Recipients

Jul 07, 2023 | American Plains Coop
American Plains Co-op is proud to announce a series of donations in partnership with the Land O'Lakes Foundation to support three very deserving recipients – The Kansas Food Bank, The Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, and Sully’s Foundation.  This collaborative ef...
Oklahoma Locations Fuel Pump Updates Beginning May 1st

Oklahoma Locations Fuel Pump Updates Beginning May 1st

Apr 26, 2023 | American Plains Coop
Exciting news! Beginning May 1st, American Plains Co-op will begin migrating the fuel site systems at our Oklahoma Locations (except Drummond) to match the current Triple E system used at our Kansas Locations
American Plains Co-op App Now Available!

American Plains Co-op App Now Available!

Apr 24, 2023 | American Plains Coop
American Plains Co-op is excited to announce that we have launched a fantastic grower app powered by the Bushel platform.
Moser Named as American Plains Co-op CEO

Moser Named as American Plains Co-op CEO

Feb 23, 2023 | American Plains Coop
GREAT BEND, Kansas – The Board of Directors of Americans Plains Co-op is excited to announce that they have completed their executive search and have named Bryan Moser as their next Chief Executive Officer.  

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Agronomy Articles

Drone spraying crop protection products on a corn field.

Using Drones For Crop Protection Applications

Jul 09, 2024 | Answer Tech
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...
A grower and their WinField United advisor scout fields for soybean white mold.

7 Tips for Managing Soybean White Mold

Jul 09, 2024 | Answer Plot
If you grow soybeans, you’re likely no stranger to white mold. While it’s impossible to predict exactly how prevalent it will be this season, it pays to be proactive. Fields with a history of the disease should be managed diligently, especially if cool, wet weather co...
Two growers scouting a soybean field.

3 Tips for Managing SDS in Soybeans

Jul 09, 2024 | Answer Plot
Dry conditions across much of the Corn Belt kept sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybeans at moderate levels during the 2023 growing season. When the disease did show up, it generally came in late, which limited yield losses. This year, however, has been a different story. With ov...
Airplane applying crop protection to a soybean field.

3 Factors to Consider for Aerial Applications

May 21, 2024 | Answer Plot
According to the National Agricultural Aviation Association, 127 million acres are treated aerially each year. That’s about 28% of cropland in current production.   Applying crop protection products by airplane can be a smart choice for several reasons. Once you have...

Why You Should Consider a Pre-Tassel Fungicide Application

May 17, 2024 | Answer Plot
Answer Plot® research shows that fungicide application timing can significantly impact return on investment and, in some situations, two applications can be more profitable than one. So, when should you plan to target your applications, and does a multi-pass fungicide pr...