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Employee Profile : Philippe Lemaitre, Technical Manager of Seed Production

March 7, 2022
Wondering who are the people working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Philippe Lemaitre, one of our valued employees.  Hi Philippe. Tell us a little about yourself and your position at Prograin. I have been Technical Manager of Seed Production at Prograin since June 1998. At first, the title […]

Who Are Prograin’s Foreign Subsidiaries?

January 18, 2022
Learn more about Prograin, its reach and its operations abroad.

Why should you plant soybeans into a fall rye cover crop?

January 18, 2022
There are many good reasons to use fall rye as your cover crop. In this article, we’ll go over the main benefits.

Employee Profile : Noémi Fontaine - Sales and Marketing Coordinator

December 21, 2021
Wondering who’s working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Noémi Fontaine, one of our valued employees.  Hi Noémi. What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here?  I have worked for Prograin for 7 years. I was a Seed Sales Assistant for 6 years and have […]

Employee Profile : Haleigh Houston Export documentation agent

November 17, 2021
Get to know Haleigh Houston, Export documentation agent at Prograin.

Phomopsis in soybeans

October 6, 2021
Phomopsis is a fungus that can cause yield loss and significantly reduce seed quality. In this article, we tell you how to detect Phomopsis and give you some tips to manage it. Detecting Phomopsis in soybeans Phomopsis is a fungus that belongs to the genus Diaporthe. It normally occurs in soybeans when (1) susceptible varieties […]

Two-spotted spider mites and soybeans: damage, scouting and intervention thresholds

August 2, 2021
The two-spotted spider mite is a species of phytophagous mites that feeds on vegetation. Of all spider mites, this species causes the most damage to soybean crops, especially in hot, dry summers. In this article, you will learn more about the damaged caused by this pest. We will also explain how to scout for its […]

Pre-harvest herbicide use in soybeans

August 2, 2021
Pre-harvest herbicide use can contribute to a better harvest. It can also help soybeans achieve food grade when the fields have a certain weed density that could potentially stain the soybeans and in turn affect its grading for human consumption. The effectiveness of this solution is determined by: (1) the choice of the right herbicide […]

Should soybeans be rolled?

April 14, 2021
Rolling soybeans is an agricultural practice that offers many benefits when performed at the right time and correctly, including increasing the maximum potential yield. In this article, our team provides information about rolling soybeans and shares some of the benefits associated with this technique, which is increasingly appealing to soybean growers.  What is rolling soybeans? […]

Early planted soybeans : some tips to find your way around

April 14, 2021
Planting soybeans ultra-early—from mid-April to the first days of May—carries some risks. However, this practice, which allows growers to extend the planting window to take advantage of good soil and weather conditions during this period. It can produce more than positive results when accompanied by proper precautions. In this article, our team shares some tips […]