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

Early-season cornfield

5 Tips for Managing Early-Season Plant Stress

Mar 04, 2026 | Answer Plot
Planting is just around the corner. Every decision you make, including your seed purchase and the ground conditions you place it in, can affect the number on the yield monitor at harvest. When seeds start in cold, wet soils, it can lead to early-season plant stress that can impac...
Drone shot of a grower applying a pre-emergence herbicide

Take Care of Early Spring Weeds Before Planting

Feb 24, 2026 | Answer Plot
If you deal with winter or spring annual weeds in your fields, it's important to consider including a spring burndown herbicide application. Winter annuals, including marestail, chickweed, henbit, pennycress and shepherd’s purse, resume growing as soon as temperatures g...
Spraying fungicide on mid-season corn field

Look to Fungicides to Help Manage Disease in High-Value Hybrids

Dec 16, 2025 | Answer Plot
In 2025, moisture was extremely prevalent in some areas, and with it, disease pressure. Across the lower corn belt from St. Louis to central Ohio, heavy rains came in the early season, impacting planting timing, while the central upper Midwest received excessive moisture mid-seas...
Closeup of a soybean plant.

6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and Soybeans

Nov 25, 2025 | Answer Plot
With the strong disease pressures we saw in 2025, it’s a good idea to consider now how you’ll handle those potential threats in the upcoming season. Your crops (and your wallet) will benefit from a proactive approach to disease management. Here are six tips to plan ah...
Equipment for seed treatment

Why Seed Treatments Are Critical For Crop Success

Oct 28, 2025 | Answer Plot
Your crop has its maximum potential before the seed ever hits the soil. Every day after planting, biotic and abiotic stresses can chip away at that seed’s yield potential. That’s why investing in an effective seed treatment is so important. Seed treatments help protec...