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

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Managing Southern Rust in Corn

Aug 14, 2025 | Answer Plot
Last season, southern rust was easy to find in cornfields across much of the Midwest. Unfortunately for farmers, all the elements of the disease triangle aligned in 2025. There were plenty of host crops when southern rust spores blew in, and warm humid conditions increased the su...
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Plan Ahead with Proven Adjuvants in 2026

Aug 07, 2025 | Answer Plot
Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Based on what you’ve observed in your fields this season, you may be considering a different or refined weed control strategy for next year. Adding premium adjuvants to your herbicide tan...
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Field Observations: New Biologicals Show Promising Start

Jul 08, 2025 | Answer Plot
As growers look for new ways to enhance plant health and performance throughout the season, the biological crop input market has gained popularity, particularly with row crops. To meet this growing interest, WinField® United introduced three new products heading into the 2025...
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Make the Most of Your Fungicide Application

Jun 03, 2025 | Answer Plot
If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine the best course of action to protect plant health. Use resources to make educated fungicide...
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Tips For Managing Drought-Stressed Fields

May 23, 2025 | Answer Plot
You can purchase the right equipment, seed and inputs to set your season up for success, but you can’t control the weather. Navigating the challenges of Mother Nature is one of trickiest parts of farming. This is especially true when it comes to managing crops through droug...