News
September, 2017
Update from the Field: Ear Comes Trouble!
Posted by David Dyson, Agronomist on September 25, 2017
Dave Dyson is a regional agronomist for The Andersons’ Farm Centers which are located throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. He is an Indiana native and grew up on a dairy farm in Miami County. A graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Crop & Soil Science, Dave has [...]
Biology: The “X” Factor
Posted by Dani Kusner on September 21, 2017
What’s the biggest difference between farming conventionally and farming organically? While there are several differentiators such as allowable inputs and weed control methods, my answer to this question is biology. Successful organic farming requires allowing soil microbiology to go to work for you. Crop rotation, cover crops, soil [...]
Maximize Your Soil Bank
Posted on September 19, 2017
Simply put, fall application of potassium and phosphorus fertilizer is more about improving “soil conditions” or [...]
Agronomy Update September 2017
Posted on September 13, 2017
SCOUTING By Brian Banks, Senior Agronomist CORN TEST WEIGHT AND YIELD During the month of September, conversations about yield and test weight are prevalent as harvest nears. It is often thought if the test weight is good, then the yield will be good. Or vice versa, if the test weight [...]
Influence the Outcome of Your Crops
Posted on September 11, 2017
As fall approaches and harvest comes and goes, discussions will turn to the upcoming planting season. In our conversations with our dealers, they state growers are more engaged than ever in wanting to increase their profit potential, mitigate their risk, and protect their investment. How can I Achieve these Goals [...]
