NEWS & BLOG
3 Reasons to Support Youth Agriculture Programs
By: Kaylin Burr
We’ve all probably been around or heard about those “unruly” kids or young adults. The ones that sleep away the day and have their faces buried in their phones. However, there are a select group of kids that are the complete opposite. Those who are involved with youth agriculture programs, like 4-H and FFA, tend to stray away from this typical stereotype. Here are 3 reasons we think it’s important to support them.More
Employee Spotlight: Pat Mougin
We strongly believe one of the most important ingredients in our recipe for success is our employees. Through our Employee Spotlight Blog Series, learn more about the people who make up the Stutsman team. Meet Pat Mougin, our Operations Manager. Pat is in charge of directing deliveries, taking in orders, tracking trucks and products, and letting others know where they need to go for the day. He has been a part of Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. since 1983. We greatly appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to the company and our customers; learn more about Pat below!More
It’s Fly Time!
By: Katie McWhirter, Precision Ag Specialist
I had the extreme pleasure of attending the Iowa Agricultural Aviation Association’s S.A.F.E. (Self-regulating Application and Flight Efficiency) Calibration Clinic in Marshalltown on June 6th. It was amazing to see the time and effort put in by this industry to make sure that the pilots have the knowledge about their coverage, droplet size, etc. to be able to make those adjustments to their planes prior to the season getting underway and be calibrated to do the best possible job.More
Scout’s Honor Weekly Report: July 3-7
This week our crop scout’s have learned a lot about the Japanese beetle and it’s effect on plants. Make sure to watch their detailed video at the end of the post. We’re also excited to hear that weed pressure is diminishing. *Every Friday during the summer we will feature their scouting reports on the blog and our social media accounts; check in to see what’s happening in our community. More
Supplier Spotlight: Motomco
At Eldon C. Stutsman Inc we pride ourselves on our ability to provide a wide variety of products, equipment, and services. However, we know this wouldn’t be possible without the companies and connections that we have made in years past. We wanted to take time to recognize some of our vendors through our supplier spotlight series. Motomco, out of Madison, WI is our supplier spotlight from the feed department. Take a minute to learn more about their company and the products that they provide to us!More
Knee High by the 4th of July???
By: Kaylin Burr
As a kid, I remember hearing a familiar phrase around agriculture “knee high by the 4th of July.” While this old saying is frequently used during this time of year, it doesn’t seem relevant anymore. Although new techniques aren’t always accepted by the general population, technology has helped us make big strides towards bettering our crops: Maximizing yield potential, increasing efficiency and resistance to inclement conditions.More