Envision News
Envision's Main Station Hardware Store Closed
Feb 19, 2020
| Envision
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
| Envision
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
| Envision
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
| Envision
Pesticides are very beneficial when used properly and treated with caution and respect.
How To Read A Propane Tank Gauge
Feb 21, 2019
| Envision
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
| Answer Tech
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
| 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...
Organize Now to Get the Most From Next Year’s Data
Dec 29, 2021
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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
| Answer Tech
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...
Include Ag Tech in Your Financial Discussions
Nov 11, 2019
| Answer Tech
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...
Tips for Capturing and Using Harvest Data
Oct 21, 2019
| Answer Tech
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...
Crop Model Field Report: July
Jul 29, 2019
| Answer Tech
This summer, WinField United is testing and aggregating the in-season recommendations of the R7® Field Forecasting Tool across the country on what we’re calling Sentinel Plots. Over the next several months, we’ll be talking with the agronomists who are managing se...
What Can Biomass Tell You About Your Crop’s Health?
May 30, 2019
| Answer Tech
Field scouting usually begins even before any equipment hits the field and continues until the last crop is harvested. You invest a lot of time checking on your crops to stay ahead of potential challenges that could threaten yield. Adding technology tools can help improve scoutin...
Use Crop Modeling to Facilitate Decision-Making
May 21, 2019
| Answer Tech
I’m a seventh-generation corn and soybean farmer and work an operation with my dad in southwestern Indiana. We always keep one eye on the field and the other on the marketplace, as each can change dramatically very quickly. We know that if we want to keep our farm going for...
Midwest Farmers Combat IDC With Variable-Rate Planting
May 08, 2019
| Answer Tech
Many farmers in the northern tier states of the Midwest are all too familiar with the problems iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) can cause. It’s a significant production issue in the eastern Dakotas, Minnesota and north-central Iowa.
Although the first signs of IDC &...
Farmer Stories: Answer Plots Help Farmers Take Advantage of Tech
May 02, 2019
| Answer Tech
From traited seed to remote sensing, it’s clear that staying on top of the latest advances in agriculture can be a daunting task for most farmers. When we design our Answer Plot® testing, the goal is to bring the latest technology and resources to farmers to help t...
Prescription Basics: Build a Variable-Rate Plan
Apr 30, 2019
| Answer Tech
What steps can be taken to help improve your corn crop? For farmers in my geography, where crops are often limited by rainfall, it’s by improving yield potential on less productive acres. In some cases, I’ve seen farmers increase yield by 10 to 15 percent on tough acr...
Use Satellite Imagery to Anticipate Crop Needs
Apr 18, 2019
| Answer Tech
Every seed you plant this year represents an investment that you want to protect. But you can’t monitor issues on every acre all season with the naked eye. Add satellite imagery to your crop management toolbox to help you find specific zones in the field that might need you...