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New 2021 hybrids and varieties bring farmers more diversity and maximize trait choice

Golden Harvest is expanding its product portfolio for the 2021 growing season with the release of 12 new corn hybrids and 22 new soybean varieties.

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Comprehensive agronomic guide helps farmers navigate 2020 season

Golden Harvest today released its Agronomy in Action 2020 Research Review to farmers nationwide, showcasing a commitment to delivering best-in-class agronomy and service.read more

Study: Unique corn silage delivers significant feed efficiency gain in dairy cattle

Challenging 2019 growing conditions reveal top corn and soybean seed performers

Kingman, Indiana farmer wins $10,000 toward Golden Harvest® seed, Precision Planting® equipment

Christian County Seeds Receives Golden Harvest® Ambassador Award

Bolstered by Agrisure Duracade trait European Commission import approval, Golden Harvest announces robust 2020 hybrid lineup

Cutting-edge trait technology platform launching with 2020 Golden Harvest soybean lineup

Golden Harvest connects with John Deere Operations Center for farmer-focused data integration

Golden Harvest offers more local service with growing Seed Advisor footprint

Golden Harvest brings more choices to farmers, expands soybean portfolio with new trait technology

Golden Harvest Technology Helps Seed Placement – Hoosier Ag Today

Watch Golden Harvest on Agribusiness Today – WAND-TV

Plan for Proper Seed Placement – KGLO-AM

Make Sure Beans Get Off to a Good Start – Indiana Prairie Farmer

Watch for These Issues in Early Corn – Indiana Prairie Farmer

Congrats to the Golden Harvest National Seed Advisor of 2018 – Minot Daily News

European Corn Borer Still Lurks – Successful Farming

Planting Tips To Increase Your Bottom Line – Iowa Agribusiness Radio

National Farm Machinery Show Insights – WIVR-FM

Apply 2018 Field Lessons to 2019 – AgWeb

Golden Harvest Names Top Seed Advisor of 2018 – Seed World

Golden Harvest Announces its Seed Advisor of the Year – Seed Today

Golden Harvest Seed Advisor of the Year Awarded – SeedQuest

Recognition Goes to Top Golden Harvest Seed Advisor – Agri Marketing

2019 Management Changes to Make – Ag Professional

Golden Harvest Names Steve Knorr as its Seed Advisor of the Year

Consider 2017 and 2018 Trial Data – Linder Farm Network

Third-Party Trials Show Portfolio Depth – Ohio Ag Net

Golden Harvest Soybeans Outperform Competition – American Ag Network

Choose Soybean Performance over Price – Brownfield Ag News

Why gray leaf spot dominated in 2018 - Prairie Farmer

Gray leaf spot is a corn disease that is triggered not only by rain, but also by humidity. Golden Harvest Agronomist Stephanie Porter has the story with Prairie Farmer. read more

Golden Harvest equips farmers with the right tools - Seed Today

Seed Today shares how Golden Harvest provides farmers with the firsthand field insights and digital data they need to increase their agronomic knowledge. read more

Finalize 2019 Soybean Selection with Third-Party Data - KGLO-AM

Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Dennis Storm and KGLO-AM discuss identifying top soybean performers based on third-party trials.read more

Tar spot learning curve steep - Prairie Farmer

Tar spot is still a relatively new corn disease that continues to challenge researchers and farmers alike. Golden Harvest Agronomist Stephanie Porter talks with Prairie Farmer about how strategic hybrid selection can help prevent tar spot in 2019. read more

FIRST Trial Results Prove Strength of Golden Harvest^® Soybean Portfolio

Golden Harvest® soybeans produced 41 Top 3 finishes, beating out both Asgrow® and Pioneer®.read more

Prepare for Spring Management – RFD Illinois Radio Network

Golden Harvest Agronomist Bob Lawless talks with RFD Illinois Radio Network about managing nitrogen and tillage until spring.read more

Monitor Tar Spot in 2019 - WHO-AM

Tar spot is becoming a problematic disease in the Corn Belt. Golden Harvest Agronomist Rich Lee talks with WHO-AM about tar spot management strategies. read more

New 2019 Seed Options - KGLO-AM

Seed selection is one of the most important decisions farmers make all season. Golden Harvest Agronomist Rich Lee talks with KGLO-AM about the new 2019 hybrid and variety lineup along with the new corn disease tar spot. read more

2018 Season in Review - Brownfield Ag News

Golden Harvest Agronomist Roger Plooster connects with Brownfield Ag News about the 2019 corn and soybean outlook. read more

Watch for Soil Compaction in 2019 - Brownfield Ag News

Wet weather often caused soil compaction in Michigan this fall. As a result, Golden Harvest Agronomist Charles Scovill warns compaction could be a concern next spring. read more

Farmers #YieldStrong with Golden Harvest®

How does one #YieldStrong with Golden Harvest®? Farmers across the country responded to this question on social media to enter the Golden Harvest #YieldStrong photo contest.read more

A close look at the Clinton R&D facility

Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Dennis Storm speaks on how the Clinton R&D facility gives farmers more choice by getting seeds to market quickly and efficiently.read more

Lessons You Can Leverage – AgWeb

Bruce Battles, head of agronomy, Golden Harvest, talks with AgWeb about how genetic selection is key for preventing corn diseases in 2019. read more

Moisture Saves, Harms Illinois Harvest - Prairie Farmer

Late summer moisture prevented drought in Illinois, yet increased disease. Golden Harvest Agronomist Stephanie Porter has the story with Prairie Farmer. read more

Race is on to Finish Harvest - Indiana AgriNews

Indiana AgriNews shares current agronomy advice from a harvest Q&A session with Golden Harvest Agronomist Eric Anderson.read more

Handling Wet Harvest Weather – American Ag Network

Many farmers across the Corn Belt are facing wet, cold harvest conditions. Golden Harvest Agronomist Adam Aarestad talks with American Ag Network about how to best manage the difficult weather. read more

Lessons to Learn from 2018 – Ag Professional

Bruce Battles, head of agronomy, seeds, talks with Ag Professional about key learnings from this season farmers can apply to get ahead for next year.read more

Japanese Beetles on the Rise in Illinois – Prairie Farmer

Japanese beetles are on the rise in Illinois. A local Golden Harvest agronomist talks with Prairie Farmer about proactive measures farmers can take.read more

Michigan Corn Harvest Conditions – Brownfield Ag News

Golden Harvest agronomist talks with Brownfield Ag News about how Michigan farmers can best handle weakened stalks and decreased silage quality. read more

Match Hybrids to Soils – Corn+Soybean Digest

When you’re looking to select 2019 hybrids that will yield high, the first step is to consider what’s beneath the surface: soil. Bruce Battles, head of agronomy, Golden Harvest, shares why with Corn+Soybean Digest.read more

Husker Harvest Days E-Luminate^® Excitement - Rural Radio Network

Bruce Battles, head of agronomy, seeds, talks with Rural Radio Network about how the digital platform E-Luminate leverages environmental data for prescriptive seed placement on a local level. read more

Husker Harvest Days Traits Talk – Rural Radio Network

Husker Harvest Days may be over, but Commercial Traits Manager Duane Martin has the scoop on selecting not only the right hybrid, but also the right trait package for the season ahead. read more

Husker Harvest Days Soybean Insights – Rural Radio Network

When it comes to seed selection, Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Dennis Storm emphasizes the importance of taking third-party return on investment data into account. read more

Husker Harvest Days Insect Spotlight - Rural Radio Network

Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager David Schlake shares how western bean cutworm, corn earworm and fall armyworm insect stressors can be controlled in the season ahead.read more

Corn Belt Harvest Agronomy Advice - Brownfield Ag News

A Golden Harvest agronomist from Minnesota shares why 2018 has been one of the most unique growing seasons, and how those conditions will affect this harvest. read more

FARM PROGRESS SHOW E-LUMINATE® UPDATE – RFD-TV

Proper corn and soybean product placement can result in a 6 to 7 bu/A yield difference. Bruce Battles, head of agronomy, seeds, shares how E-Luminate can help with prescription placement. read more

Farm Progress Show Soybean Update - RFD-TV

Golden Harvest soybeans were a hot topic at the 2018 Farm Progress Show as Soybean Product Manager Dennis Storm explains the emphasis placed on third-party trial data. read more

Farm Progress Show E-Luminate® Update – Brownfield Ag News

Digital Ag Product Manager Jack Brodshaug looks ahead to 2019 with Brownfield Ag News to talk about how E-Luminate can help with seed placement.read more

Farm Progress Show Soybean Update - Brownfield Ag News

Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Dennis Storm shares excitement over the agronomically sound 17 new varieties coming available for 2019 planting. read more

Mason City, IA, Northwest Iowa Harvest Update - KGLO-AM 1300

A Golden Harvest agronomist from Iowa provides an update on what he’s seeing in the field when it comes to potentially harvesting corn earlier than usual. read more

Golden Harvest® helps farmers select the right product for their farm with E-Luminate®

Golden Harvest^® announced today the rollout of E-Luminate^®, an exclusive digital offering that draws upon extensive agronomic data to help farmers make more informed seed selection decisions.read more

Clinton, IL, Agronomy in Action Site Crop Update - Brownfield Ag News

Golden Harvest agronomist in Illinois shares which diseases corn and soybean farmers need to watch out for as a result of this year’s weather. read more

Get to Know Our Slater, IA, Agronomy in Action Site

Planting is complete at our Golden Harvest Agronomy in Action site in Slater, IA, and we’re shifting focus to our in-season management trials. read more

Clinton, IL, Agronomy in Action Site Field Takeaways – Brownfield Ag News

Golden Harvest agronomist Bob Lawless shares key observations and highlights from the Golden Harvest Agronomy in Action site in Clinton, IL. read more

Product Manager Ashley Giese on New 2019 Golden Harvest Hybrids & Varieties

Golden Harvest product manager shares what farmers can look forward to with the extended Golden Harvest corn and soybean lineup for 2019. read more

Golden Harvest^® portfolio expands with 37 new corn hybrids and 17 new soybean varieties for 2019

Golden Harvest^® is growing its strong portfolio for the 2019 planting season.read more

Plant Soybeans Because of Soil, Not the Date – KRVN-AM 880

When kicking off soybean planting, a Golden Harvest agronomist from Nebraska says it’s more important to focus on soil conditions rather than the calendar. read more

Maximize Soybean Flowers for More Pods - KICD-AM 1240

A Golden Harvest agronomist in Iowa suggests ways to boost soybean growth during the vegetative stage to maximize pods at reproduction. read more

New North Dakota Varieties – KFGO-AM 790

Golden Harvest agronomist talks about new soybean varieties for North Dakota farmers, along with planting population recommendations. read more

2018 Soybean Outlook – KOEL-AM 950

Golden Harvest agronomist from Minnesota provides an outlook on soybean challenges to watch for this upcoming season. read more

Soybean Trait Platforms – WTAD-AM 930

Golden Harvest agronomist from Illinois talks about the 3 soybean trait platforms farmers have to choose from.read more

Increased investment in Golden Harvest® seeds results in more robust portfolio for farmers

Deeply rooted in genetics, agronomy and service, Golden Harvest® seeds will be a major beneficiary of Syngenta's incremental $400 million investment over the next five years.read more

Be Adaptable this Spring – The Big Show WHO-AM 1040

Golden Harvest agronomist from Iowa offers ways to adapt your management practices to changing patterns in weather, insect pressure and disease. read more

Navigate Tough Planting Conditions – WNAX-AM 570

Golden Harvest agronomist from South Dakota gives farmers advice on what they can do to manage planting practices when the weather is challenging. read more

Prepare for Soybean Planting – WKOA-FM 105.3

Golden Harvest agronomist from Indiana highlights what you need to know to be ready for the 2018 soybean planting season. read more

Start Strong with Seed Placement – KWAT-AM 950

Golden Harvest agronomist from South Dakota offers recommendations for placing hybrids and varieties in the right fields. read more

Kansas seed dealer named National Golden Harvest® Seed Advisor of the Year

Sterling Seed, has been named the 2018 Golden Harvest^® National Seed Advisor of the Year. read more

Learn from your local agronomy experts

A farmer's work is never done. It's too cold to spend too much time in the fields, so head indoors for a day of agronomic knowledge sharing at the 2018 Winter Agronomy Summits.read more

Cool, wet soils defined Upper Midwest growing season, but Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans prove resilient

Moisture and temperatures challenged Upper Midwest farmers all season long - from delayed planting through a delayed harvest. read more

Harvest results find Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans yielding well in drought-challenged Dakotas

Although widespread drought in July and August affected yields across much of the Dakotas, Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans are ending the season strong.read more

Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans proving performance in Nebraska despite early weather woes

Planting may have been delayed in much of Nebraska, but Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans didn't miss a beat.read more

Despite cool, damp start to season, Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans perform in Illinois

Despite weather conditions, harvest reports in Illinois indicate Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans were resilient and are ending the year strong. read more

Eastern Corn Belt harvest results showcase resilience of Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans

Eastern Corn Belt farmers faced a range of moisture stresses in 2017, with many seeing too much rain and others not getting nearly enough.read more

Overcoming dry summer, Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans prove performance in Iowa

Despite a dry summer, Iowa harvest reports indicate that Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans were resilient and are ending 2017 strong. read more

Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans yielding well despite High Plains heat, moisture

It wasn't an easy growing season in the High Plains, with farmers battling high heat, an unwelcome amount of moisture late in the growing season and an array of other challenges.read more

Missouri harvest: Golden Harvest® corn and soybeans yield well despite variable moisture conditions, insect pressure

Harvest reports indicate that Golden Harvest^® corn and soybeans are ending 2017 on a high note.read more

Western Bean Cutworm Control - KGLO AM 1300

Golden Harvest agronomist from Iowa provides recommendations for controlling western bean cutworm. read more

Combatting CRW Pressure-KGLO AM 1300

Golden Harvest agronomist from Iowa talks about managing CRW pressure in farmers' fields. read more

2017 Golden Harvest Performance - WHO-WMT Radio

Golden Harvest agronomy manager talks about Golden Harvest performance in the western Corn Belt in 2017. read more

Golden Harvest Launches #AcetheAcre Photo #Contest to Capture Harvest Experiences

Golden Harvest is rewarding farmers for their hard work with the launch of their 2017 #AcetheAcre photo #contest. read more

Visit Golden Harvest at Big Iron Farm Show 2017

Visit Golden Harvest at booth C-68 at Big Iron Farm Show 2017.read more

Farmer Breaks Yield Ceiling With Golden Harvest Seed – Thrive Magazine

The right Golden Harvest hybrid and agronomic practices can help farmers achieve a more bountiful harvest. read more

Golden Harvest reinforces commitment to farmers with launch of new online presence

Rooted in genetics, agronomy and service, Golden Harvest has launched a comprehensive new website and dedicated social media channels. read more

Scout for Phytophthora Root Rot–Ohio Ag Net

Eric Anderson, a Golden Harvest agronomist covering Indiana and Ohio, shares symptoms to watch for when scouting soybeans for Phytophthora root rot. read more

Golden Harvest® portfolio grows with 46 new corn hybrids and 18 new soybean varieties for 2018

Each year presents its own unique series of weather, pest and market challenges to corn and soybean farmers. read more

Harvesting a winning crop–Linder Farm Network

Gary Prescher, a Golden Harvest agronomist from Minnesota, talks about his National Corn Growers Association's National Corn Yield Contest win with Golden Harvest hybrid G10S30 brand. read more

A high–yield field–Faribault County Register

Golden Harvest agronomist shares the management practices he's used that led him to become a state-wide winner in the National Corn Growers Association's National Corn Yield Contest in 2016. read more

Top–Performing Corn Hybrids and Soybean Varieties in 2016–Thrive Magazine

Despite facing production challenges in 2016, many Golden Harvest growers across the Midwest had abundant harvests. read more

Golden Harvest hybrid nets Delavan grower state title for highest corn yield

Agronomist earns first place in the National Corn Growers Yield Contest for Minnesota's AA Non-Irrigated category with Golden Harvest hybrid G10S30-3220 brand.read more

Watch out for early season pests–KGLO AM 1300

Golden Harvest agronomist from Iowa, provides recommendations for scouting early on in the season. read more

Managing corn and soybeans in a wet spring–Ohio Ag Net

Golden Harvest agronomist from Indiana, advises listeners on early season hybrid and variety management in a wet season.read more

Proper Hybrid Placement–KRVN Rural Radio Network

Golden Harvest agronomist from Nebraska, highlights how growers can increase yields by placing their hybrids on the right acres.read more