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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Adjuvant Research That Proves Itself in the Tank

Mar 25, 2025 | Answer Plot
Every spring, you probably make a significant investment in crop protection products. But are they performing as well as they could be? Adding a quality adjuvant to your tank mix can help more product reach its target and increase its effectiveness once it gets there.   Fi...
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5 Ways to Find Success With Fungicides

Feb 24, 2025 | Answer Plot
It’s time to bust the myth once and for all that fungicides aren’t worth investing in. Research has continually shown yield advantages when a fungicide application is made. In fact, our Answer Plot® trials have consistently shown an average of more than 10 bushel ...
Tar spot lesions on a corn leaf

Evaluating Tar Spot Management Strategies

Jan 29, 2025 | Answer Plot
In recent years, tar spot has expanded its footprint, becoming a persistent challenge for farmers across the U.S. The disease has long been a problem in South and Central America but has progressively moved northward in the past decade. Early on, there were questions as to whethe...
Farmer holding a drone controller.

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...
Retailer carrying a box of StrikeLock® adjuvant.

3 Steps to a Successful Fall Burndown Application

Sep 27, 2024 | Answer Plot
If conditions in your area allow you to make a fall burndown application, it can make the spring a little easier from a weed management perspective. Applying in the fall allows you to target frequent winter annuals with herbicides at the start of their life cycles, before they gr...