In 2017, there were 23,300,000 acres planted to corn and soybeans in Iowa. Over half of these acres spent 5-6 months bare and vulnerable to erosion. On our pursuit to be better stewards of the land, we must do better at protecting the soil that funds our livelihoods. One way to accomplish this is through cover crops. More
By: Mark Rohret, ECS & Flow Control Specialist
It has already been established that manure is a valuable fertilizer source; not just a byproduct that we are forced to dispose of. However, nutrient values of manure vary greatly depending on the type of livestock, forage, water mixing, and stirring practice used. Maximizing the nutrients manure has to offer is important to us. That is why we are working to bring you realtime spreading analysis with NIR technology. More
Employees are one of the most important ingredients in our recipe for success. Through our Employee Spotlight Blog Series, we like to highlight the people who serve our customers! Derek Shalla found his passion for agriculture at a young age through his family’s farm and 4-H involvement. Since 2009, he has been selling equipment/precision ag technology for the Stutsman team! More
As we conclude this summer season, it’s great to see the various plant growth across the area. Crops have taken advantage of the warm summer and are on track for a good harvest. Lawns and turfgrass have seen growth as well. However, some of it is unwanted. Yellow nutsedge and other weeds have been strong this summer, but we have the solution for you. More
Salt is a staple for all walks of life, with uses ranging from a cooking ingredient to an ice melter. It’s also an important aspect of animal nutrition, and aids with weight gain and milk production. Sodium chloride regulates the heart, blood, and tissue pH, as well as digestion. Additionally, mineralized salt helps maintain fertility and supports basic animal health. With all the salt products we have available, it’s easy to think all salt is the same. However, salt is created in several different ways, which can determine its purity and best uses. The three major methods are solar evaporation, rock salt mining, and vacuum evaporation. More
By: Mike Strait, Manure Equipment Sales
Providing innovative solutions is something we pride ourselves on, and when we first came across the Nuhn lagoon crawler, we knew it was a product that would be useful to our customers. Since the first crawlers arrived in Hills in 2015, they have certainly been the most intriguing product on our lot. This year, Nuhn has integrated some major upgrades to make the crawler more effective and efficient. From deeper floats and a user-friendly belly pack controller, we are happy to see Nuhn is committed to constant improvement. More
Although the agriculture industry and our products/services may change over the years, one consistent factor remains; our employees are one of the most important ingredients in our recipe for success. Through our Employee Spotlight Blog Series, learn about the people who make up the Stutsman team. John Yoder is our Vice President of Waste Handling! He joined the Stutsman team in 1983, and today can be found overseeing all aspects of the Waste Handling Division. Let’s get to know John! More
By: Mark Stutsman
I recently came across an article that told the story of the infamous Pony Express rider as he raced on horseback from St. Joseph, Missouri to San Francisco, California. In route, he passed hundreds of wagons (pulled by horses) loaded with wood posts, fist-sized glass insulators, and rolls upon rolls of copper cable. In fact, these were the very items that soon would replace him. More
Bazooka Farmstar’s crusade to manufacture game-changing manure equipment continues with their latest addition to the Full Throttle product line; the Full Throttle Outlaw. While maintaining the heavy-duty and efficient structure of the original Full Throttle trailer, the Outlaw delivers the deepest pumping depth (19′) on the market for trailer booms. More
Although the agriculture industry and our products/services may change over the years, one consistent factor remains; our employees are one of the most important ingredients in our recipe for success. Through our Employee Spotlight Blog Series, learn about the people who make up the Stutsman team. Emily Probst is a number wizard working in Accounts Receivable/Payable! This University of Iowa grad has been part of the team since 2016; learn more about her below! More
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