Hi Everyone, Often times we use the rhetorical question, “where do I start?” when beginning a conversation on a topic with so many inputs that it’s hard to prioritize what is the most important. When talking about this growing season and its...
More infoPatience With Another Slow Start
Hi Everyone, As I sit writing this and watching the snow still falling in northern Indiana and stories from all of you about continued cold and wet conditions, I’m beginning to come to the realization that we are once again going to be having...
More infoSins of the Season
It’s that time of year when all the mistakes and discrepancies of our fields stare at us blatantly in the face, so if you’re a little squeamish, you might want to look away from this one. Ideally, your entire field would now be running out of...
More infoTime to bet on this year’s crop
“Pay your money, place your bets.” That’s a phrase generally associated with betting on a horse race, but in this case, it’s time for us farmers, using our hindsight nitrogen program, to bet on this year’s crop. As much as I hate to...
More infoWater: Too much or too little? Scouting for N deficiencies
As farmers, we know how fast the weather can swing from being too dry to too wet, and vice versa. This year is shaping up to be no different. That being said, it’s still our job to manage this to the best of our abilities. With the heavy rains...
More infoThe “Fat Kids” Picture
Before you join in with my wife and tell me I need to work on my political-correctness skills, please understand that I LOVE my “Fat Kids.” You see, my fat kids are what I refer to as my healthiest, biggest, and most robust plants in my fields...
More infoThe 2018 Growing Season is Rapidly Approaching
As we get ready for planting on our home farm, I wanted to reach out directly and wish you a safe and prosperous 2018 growing season. I also wanted to remind you that May 1 is the AirScout deadline for getting your fields enrolled, and the...
More infoSign Up for AirScout Enrollment by May 1st!
Hello past AirScout customers, As we get ready for planting on our home farm, I wanted to reach out directly and wish you a safe and prosperous 2018 growing season. I also wanted to remind you that May 1 is the AirScout deadline for getting your...
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