NEWS & BLOG
Hope is not a Plan
By: Bill Parchert, Agronomy Resource Manager
All of us engaged in agriculture spend a fair amount of time dealing in hope. We all hope that we have the perfect spring that allows us to complete our fieldwork that didn’t get done last fall. We all hope that we have perfect spring weather so we can apply our nitrogen well before planting season and then hope for great yields. While hope may spring eternal, developing a plan may be more important this spring than ever before.More
Flow Control Valve Troubleshooting
By: Mark Rohret, ECS & Flow Control Sales
It’s always frustrating when you are ready to roll but your flow control valve technology is not. The most common issues with flow control systems seem to be incorrect rates on the Raven SCS 660 and issues with the hydraulic cylinder moving correctly. Often times, these can be corrected with basic setting changes and fuse replacement.
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Right Seed Right Acre Right Rate
As we inch closer to another planting season, you most likely have already purchased your seed. Odds are this decision was based on some criteria; whether that be price, performance, or the recommendation from a trusted agronomist. Although selection is important, now is the time for the most crucial seed decision; proper product placement. This decision is one you will live with for the rest of the year and will drive the opportunity to maximize the hybrid’s genetic potential and net income per acre.More
Employee Spotlight: Kirk Bendixsen
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. Kirk Bendixsen is the manager of Stutsman Logistics and has been part of the group since its doors opened in 2012! More
February STRIVErs
Through our STRIVEr of the month program, we celebrate Stutsman employees that exemplify our core values and are nominated by their peers. More
Drag System Preparation
By: John Yoder, VP of Waste Handling
2018 fall season was trying with bouts of cold weather and precipitation during a time that is typically favorable for manure application. Although we can’t control mother nature and the application window she gives us, we can ensure equipment is ready to roll when we start back up in the spring.More