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Behind the Pump: How Was Diesel Discovered?

Unlike gasoline, which was largely a byproduct discovery, diesel was actually deliberately invented. In the 1890s, German engineer Rudolf Diesel Continue Reading

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Brighten Your Season with Professional Holiday Lighting

As the days get shorter and cool air settles across Central Minnesota, the holiday season is right around the corner. While we all love the magic of Continue Reading

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A Better Lawn Starts Below the Surface: Core Aeration Explained

A great lawn doesn’t just happen because you water it, mow it, and talk nice to it. The real work happens underground—where roots need room, air, and Continue Reading

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Why Midwest Fuel Prices Differ: Understanding Basis Pricing & PADD Regions

Ever wonder why national news headlines report fluctuating fuel prices, yet the prices at our local pumps and bulk tanks don't always match what you Continue Reading

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Winterizer Fertilizer: How to Prepare Your Lawn for a Minnesota Winter

If your lawn could talk, it would probably say something in the fall like, “Hey, before winter buries me in snow for several months, could you toss me Continue Reading

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Lock In Your 2027 Seed Strategy Early: Why Planning Ahead Pays Off

As you evaluate performance across your fields this season, it’s easy to focus solely on the upcoming harvest. However, late summer and early fall are Continue Reading

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Protecting Your Soybean Yield Potential at R3

As your soybeans move into R3 (beginning pod), they enter a critical window for setting yield. The crop is rapidly building pods, and every pod Continue Reading

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Behind the Pump: Why Does Minnesota Require Biodiesel?

Every time you fill up with diesel at a Minnesota gas station, you're automatically receiving a biodiesel blend. You don't have to ask for it, and you Continue Reading

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Maximizing Your Fungicide ROI: Coverage and Nutrition at V10–R3

As your corn moves into the V10 to R3 growth stages, you are entering the critical window for yield protection. What happens during this phase Continue Reading

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Why Hard Water is Stealing Your Liberty® ULTRA Performance (And How to Fix It)

As a grower, you know that timing and execution are everything when it comes to post-emergence weed control. But there is a hidden thief in many Continue Reading