Learning from someone who has “been there and done that” can be some of the most valuable lessons of all. That’s why GROWMARK, along with the other sponsors, including 1st Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Illinois, Illinois Farm Bureau, Monsanto, and Prairie Farmer are looking for applicants for the Cultivating Master Farmers (CMF) program for the class of 2017. Now … Read More
Hick Chick Chat with GROWMARK at NAFB
At the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk I had a chance to visit with Dr. Howard Brown from GROWMARK about Nitrogen. Dr. Brown is probably the most passionate person I’ve ever met when it comes to nitrogen application and how to make it work for your growing season. Minimize, Optimize and Maximize (MOM) for higher yields and … Read More
GROWMARK Advocates for Nitrogen Management
A farmer’s work is never done so now that the harvest is complete, it’s time to prepare for next season. “We’re getting done getting the ammonia on because of the cold weather,” said GROWMARK Regional Agronomy Business Director Nate Pierce during an interview at the NAFB convention last month. “We need to start making our plans and working with the … Read More
New Century FS is Iowa Environmental Respect Winner
A regional cooperative that is part of the GROWMARK family has picked up a major environmental award in Iowa. New Century FS of Grinnell, Iowa, was named the Environmental Respect Award winner for the state of Iowa, an award honoring agricultural retailers who excel in stewardship, education, and environmentalism within the industry and in their communities. “The Vinton facility has … Read More
Agronomy Big Driver in GROWMARK’s Big Year
Agronomy was a big reason GROWMARK had one of its best year’s ever this year. This company news release says Fiscal Year 2014 was in the top five income years in company history, with volume records in agronomy, coupled with significant investments in information management technology and infrastructure improvements leading to the success. Marshall Bohbrink, vice president and chief financial … Read More
GROWMARK Promotes Three in Plant Foods Division
GROWMARK, Inc. is promoting three employees in its Plant Food Division. The company announced the promotions in this news release. Dan Engel has been promoted to senior market manager, Phosphates and Potash, replacing Mike May, who will retire January 2015. Engel will be responsible for procuring, positioning, and pricing phosphate and potash products for GROWMARK. He most recently held the … Read More
FS Crop Advisers Help with Nutrient Management Plans
This is the final installment of a four part series on Nutrient Management sponsored by FS/GROWMARK John Musser, a crop adviser with Stephenson Service Company, has been a crop consultant for over 30 years and a Certified Crop Adviser for the past two decades. He was the 2012 winner of the Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award for helping his growers … Read More
Be Part of Nutrient Management Solution
This is the third of a four part series on Nutrient Management sponsored by FS/GROWMARK There are lots of good reasons to be proactive about nutrient management in agriculture, not the least of which is the threat of government regulation and litigation. “If we aren’t part of the solution, regulations and legislation will define agriculture and how we farm,” says … Read More
N-Watch Program Growing
This is the second of a four part series on Nutrient Management sponsored by FS/GROWMARK Two years ago, GROWMARK started a pilot program in the state of Illinois called N-Watch to help farmers determine the concentration, form and location of plant-available nitrogen. It started with about 45 sites in Illinois and it has grown quite a bit since then. “Right … Read More
FS HiSOY® Celebrates 50 Years of Legacy
For 50 years now, FS HiSOY has stood for cutting edge innovation, superior quality and consistent performance. These key components are the foundation in which the HiSOY Legacy was built. “We’ve been innovators since the early days,” said John Earley, a retired FS Crop Specialist. HiSOY began its journey in 1965 by being the first proprietary soybean made available. Since … Read More