NEWS & BLOG
Chembine: Chemical Mixing Made Easier
Many factors can play into achieving clean, weed-free fields with healthy plants. If you add in the headache, challenge and cost of improperly mixed chemicals, it can be downright frustrating. When inputs are put straight into the top of the sprayer tank, the chance of uneven distribution and reduced effectiveness increases. To eliminate this issue, many growers have found the Chembine chemical mixer from Free Form Plastics worth the investment.
Let’s Talk Manure Tank Hitches
Manure tank hitches are a pretty small (in size) portion of a manure tank setup. However, they become not so small if they break. We certainly don’t have to tell you why a hitch replacement delay is not an ideal situation in the middle of manure season because chances are you’ve been there. For those who haven’t, we wish you nothing but positive hitch thoughts.
With that in mind, it is important to evaluate what hitch would be best suited for your operation when (or after) you purchase a GEA tank. We currently have three hitch options available, each of which could be the right fit depending on those needs.
Artex Manure Spreader Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment
By: Derek Bontrager | Equipment Sales
Purchasing an Artex manure spreader is an investment, but it’s one we hope pays off for a long time. To get the most out of your investment, and hopefully reduce issues when it’s “go time,” performing maintenance is critical (just like any other piece of equipment). We’ve compiled an Artex manure spreader maintenance schedule based on information from the Artex operator’s manual and our team’s personal experience. Don’t forget to check your manual for more in-depth details on performing maintenance. As always, our manure team is here to answer any questions you might have along the way.
December STRIVEr: Jenny Lichty
When an opportunity arose (even though it came with little notice), our December STRIVEr set the bar higher by being flexible and making the best use of everyone’s time. Read the nomination below to see how Jenny Lichty exceeded expectations to earn the December honor.
Failing Grain Bin Floors
Grain bins are a long-term investment. The average grain bin in our area lasts 40 to 50 years, but when taken care of they can last for generations. However, just because a grain bin should last over 40 years, that doesn’t mean it won’t need repairs or even upgrades from time to time. The biggest or most common issue our service team has encountered lately — grain bin floors. Beyond being a headache, floor issues also impact the bottom line from poorly ventilated corn to loss through the floor itself.
Reflecting on 90 Years
The start of the new year marks the beginning of Stutsman’s 90th-year celebration. As we enter this milestone year, we’re reminded of all the events foundational to our success and, even more importantly, all those who helped ignite a simple vision of serving others into something more complex than any of us ever could have imagined on our own. With hard work, support from customers and vendors, and employees who bought into the vision, Stutsmans has flourished and grown to encompass a wide range of product and service offerings across eight divisions — Agronomy, Grain Handling, Feed Ingredients, Field Application Equipment and Precision Ag, Manure Equipment, Wholesale Hose and Valve, Stutsman Transportation, and Stutsman Logistics.