NEWS & BLOG
84% to 92%; Missing the Mark
By: Katie McWhirter, Precision Ag Specialist
84% to 92% of individual fields are being over fertilized or under fertilized. As a former high school teacher, this is astounding to even think about! Because the flip-side of the 84% to 92% is only 8% to 16% accuracy rate on getting every area of a field what it needs. If this was a letter grade, we know what it would be (a big, fat F)! I can tell you from experience if this was my class average, I could conclude as the teacher, I had not done my job. This means it’s time to go back and figure out what went wrong.More
Tips to Reduce and Handle Heat in Your Stock
By: Biozyme, Inc, originally published on vitaferm.com
Warmer temperatures are quickly approaching, and that means producers should start considering how to help their animals handle the heat. Heat stress is almost inevitable, but some management practices can be implemented to help animals better cope with rising temperatures. All mammals regulate their internal body temperature involuntarily. Heat stress occurs when the animal’s ability to self-regulate and lower core body temperature is overwhelmed and the animal’s performance and/or health is compromised.More
Top 8 Myths About GMOs Debunked
If you haven’t experienced someone who believes GMOs are the devil and questions the agriculture industries integrity, you will. Perhaps you yourself may be a GMO neigh sayer. Regardless if you are looking for more information to personally help combat the GMO stigma or are trying to learn the truth about GMOs, this article from Michelle Miller (also known as Farm Babe) is a great read.More
Product Spotlight: Hunter Nutrition 18 Show Lamb & Show Lamb 2000
For the past 30 years, Hunter Nutrition has been providing high-quality show feed, helping their customers see consistent and desirable results in the show ring. Since 2007, we have offered the Hunter Nutrition product line to our dealer base. Always looking for ways to take their show feeds to the next level, Hunter recently updated their most popular feed; the 18 show lamb. This earns them the honor of our first ever product spotlight.
Rick Kreutner Retires After 25 Years
Rick Kreutner has been a valuable asset to the Stutsman team since he joined our organization in 1992. After a long, successful career with our Feed Ingredients Department, Rick is hanging up his hat. For customers and co-workers alike, working with Rick was a great experience. “It has been my privilege to have worked with Rick these past 25 years. What I have admired about Rick in his career is his dedication to his customers. Whether it’s making special deliveries in his car, helping out at open houses or bringing new products or ideas to help grow their business, Rick always kept his customer’s best interests in mind. This dedication has enabled Rick to cultivate friendships with his customers and I know this will be one of the things he misses most in his retirement. I (we) will miss working with you but we will always remain friends,” said Terry Hurshman, Vice-President Feed Ingredients.More
Stutsman Spring Photography Contest
Calling all photography enthusiasts: we are having our first ever spring photography contest. Translation: start snapping awesome pictures of agriculture in the heartland (and no you don’t have to be a pro to enter)! No age requirements either (a great opportunity for 4h’ers to kick start their photography projects)!
How do I Win?
Step 1: Submit stunning photos of ag….but seriously….see the “sign me up” section below.More