NEWS & BLOG
Fall Photo Contest
The colors of fall are here and so is our fall photo contest! Fire up your cameras and capture the beauty of agriculture this fall. If your image resonates with the people of Facebook you can walk away with your winning picture on a canvas.More
Prevent Fall Rodents with Effective Grain Storage Management
The air is crisp, leaves are falling, and combines are in the fields. Fall and harvest season is finally here and it’s time to see if your grain storage management systems are up to par! While farmers are finally seeing the results of their hard work, they may be seeing something else; rodents. Not only do rats and mice have a strong presence this time of year, but they can also wreak havoc on a farm.
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The Early Bird Gets the Seed
The early bird gets the worm. This is often heard when there are opportunities to reap major benefits. It certainly applies to pre-pay discounts that are on the horizon. Pre-pay season is the best time to maximize savings while reserving the best varieties for the upcoming crop year. By ordering your seed early, you have a better chance to lock in seed grade as well as high demand varieties. It is another decision that you can have off your plate come fall so you can focus on and enjoy harvest.More
Welcome to the Team Bill Parchert!
Bill Parchert is a new face around Stutsmans! This Agronomy Resource Manager can be found working with the Agronomy team, watching his daughter play softball, or spending time outdoors. Help us welcome Bill!More
Grain Entrapment in 22 Seconds
By: Tom Miller, Grain Handling Equipment Sales
Grain entrapment can happen in a matter of seconds. Two seconds is the time you have to react when an auger starts to turn. In four seconds, you are trapped and need assistance to escape. After an additional 18 seconds, you have been fully engulfed by the moving grain. At this point, unless a successful rescue is had, suffocation will occur. A Purdue University study shows that there were 29 grain entrapment cases in 2016. Of those, 38% were fatal. When it comes to fatalities, one is too many.
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Employee Spotlight: Bruce Matt
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! Since 2015, Bruce Matt has helped with spring and fall fertilizer, along with other jobs around Stutsmans. This passionate farmer has been around agriculture is whole life and is a great member of our team!More