Debates about uncoated, light-coated and heavy-coated alfalfa seed are common among seed providers and farmers. Skeptics say there tends to be less seed in a bag of coated seed and therefore farmers get less for their money. They may also claim coated seed requires increased...

In this Sunrise Safety video we discuss the science behind fire, proper selection, usage and maintenance of fire extinguishers.

Planning for 2022 is underway, and you’re probably busy evaluating yield data and applying it to management decisions for next year. Now is a great time to talk to your WinField ® United retailer about the R7 ® Tool , a suite of ag tech tools that can help you optimize...

Tune into Episode 18 of Cooperative Conversations with President/CEO George D. Secor for an end of year update at Sunrise Cooperative. 

In the soybean market, we’ve started to see a shift from single- and double-stacked herbicide-resistant traited varieties to triple-stacked varieties, including Enlist E3 ® and XtendFlex ® . Farmers looking for greater in-season herbicide flexibility are finding these options...

In July we announced the coming together of our region’s two premier feed suppliers into a single operating company.

Making good seed decisions starts with leveraging reliable, quality data. Ideally, this means fusing national data with highly localized data from your region or your farm specifically. Employ these three data-driven strategies to help ensure you are using the most relevant...

Your propane purchase goes beyond heating your home, business or drying your grain. It helps to support cancer research.

Choose adjuvants with research numbers that matter more than ever before. When choosing adjuvants, how do you know they’ll do the job? The description on the jug? Snazzy marketing? A convincing sales pitch? What about data? In 2022, we’ll be faced with supply constraints and...

There are numerous risks to manage as a farmer and one of the largest is your equipment. Sunrise offers coverage through the CENEX Total Protection Plan® for some peace of mind.

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...

In many areas of the U.S., winter wheat will soon be planted if it hasn’t been already, and spring wheat will be taking root next March or April. Whether you’re finalizing this year’s winter wheat selection or shifting your attention to next year’s varieties, taking a season...

In the fall of 2020, Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. teamed with BAS Broadcasting for cancer research.

Straight-cut canola has become the harvest method of choice for most producers because of its efficiency. However, pod drop and shatter that happens with this method can reduce yields by 40% or more in severe cases. With that in mind, WinField ® United has worked closely with...

After several years of thorough research and development, I’m excited to share that WinField ® United has brought two new CROPLAN ® LibertyLink ® spring canola hybrids to the market with more on the way. Hybrids will be available in limited supply through 2022 with...

Join Sunrise Cooperative recognizing the week of September 19-25, 2021 as National Farm Safety and Health Week. 

Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. has announced its 2022 Board of Director results. The newly elected directors will serve a four-year term from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025.

Planning for the 2022 season begins this fall, and a good place to focus your efforts is revisiting your nutrient management program. While the season is still fresh in your mind, think about what you’ll need to do to ensure your crops have what they need to thrive next year....

As the product manager for CROPLAN ® winter canola , I enjoy reminding growers about the many agronomic benefits that come with including it in their rotation. This year, winter canola provides farmers with another huge economic advantage that makes it an increasingly...