In 2017, there were 23,300,000 acres planted to corn and soybeans in Iowa. Over half of these acres spent 5-6 months bare and vulnerable to erosion. On our pursuit to be better stewards of the land, we must do better at protecting the soil that funds our livelihoods. One way to accomplish this is through cover crops.More
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! Derek Shalla found his passion for agriculture at a young age through his family’s farm and 4-H involvement. Since 2009, he has been selling equipment/precision ag technology for the Stutsman team!More
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. Up next in the spotlight is Derek Bontrager! He joined our team in 2017 as an Equipment Salesman. Whether you want to talk Iowa football or are curious about our latest equipment additions, Derek is your guy!More
When it comes to application season, spray nozzles are often an overlooked piece of a sprayer. Although usually the least expensive component, sprayer tips are one of the most important factors in weed control. If proper nozzles are not used, our ability to manage weed pressure decreases as weed resistance continues to climb. An operator’s overall goal should be to maximize weed control, use rates as the label requires, and minimize drift through the proper nozzle selection/ droplet size.
We know it can be a mad dash for the field in the spring. To help get you ready for the season ahead and ensure you are in fact ready, our seed manager and Kyle Johnson, precision equipment sales, teamed up to prepare a planting prep checklist! We hope you find this tool useful as you start gearing up for spring! More
Topcon Agriculture is one of many new vendors we added to our equipment lineup in 2017. To learn more about TopCon’s various products, we are holding a meeting on Thursday December 21, 2017 at our retail center (350 Oak Crest Hill Road Hills, IA) from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Dr. Antonio Ray Asebedo of Kansas State University will also be presenting on nitrogen management. Check out the full schedule below:More
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. Up next in the spotlight is Al Kessler, Vice President of Precision Ag! Al makes sure the precision ag and field/application equipment divisions are running smoothly. He also helps customers find equipment solutions. Al has been apart of the Stutsman team since 1997. More
Since 1934 we have not only been dedicated to the ag industry but to providing solutions for our customers. For the first time in company history, we are excited to offer a tractor in our product line. This fall we are partnering with Elwood JCB to bring you an innovative piece of agricultural equipment, the JCB Fastrac.More
Always looking for ways to serve our customer’s diverse needs, we recently added Salford Group equipment to our product offering. From tillage to seeding to fertilizer equipment we felt that they were a natural fit to our line. Learn more about our newest vendor and the exciting equipment additions.More
