Growmark Celebrates National Co-Op Month

October 12, 2011 By

Rural roots run deep here in the heart of Illinois for companies like Growmark, FS and other agriculture-based cooperatives – it is through cooperative enterprise and the contributions cooperatives make to social and economic development of their comunitiesand members that the future of Illinois agriculture looks very promising.  

President and Chairman of the Board Dan Kelley recently visited with AgriBusinessDirector DeAnnaThomas during the Noon Show about how Growmarkis embracing this year’s theme for Co-Op month – “Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World.”  From agriculture mission trips to China, Vietnam, Canada and even Ghana - Growmarkhas been able to educate their members about international demand, how Growmarkmembers can and will contribute to that increasing demand and how we can share our agricultural practices with fellow farmers abroad…

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Ag View FS Crop Specialist Works Hard to Maximize Every Acre

July 6, 2011 By

We are continuing our Pursuit of Maximum Yield. This week we’d like to introduce you to Bill Weber. He’s a FS Crop Specialist at Ag View FS in Bureau County.  Some of the On-Farm Discovery programs he’s working on this year with Steve Sondergroth will include trials with soybeans. 

So far Bill of Ag View FS  and Steve have applied Cruiser Maxx and Trident innoculants and plan to use Authority, Assist and Glyphosate.  They are considering foliar feeding of micronutrients as well.  They are also planning on applying a fungicide and insecticide.  Here is what Bill had to say about their field trials!

Listen for our weekly updates as we look to maximize every acre.

This report is brought to you by FS Green Plan Solutions – providing a solutions-based approach for today’s farmers.

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Bureau County Farmer Pursues Maximum Yield in Every Acre

June 17, 2011 By

We are continuing our Pursuit of Maximum Yield. This week we’d like to introduce you to Steve Sondegroth. He’s a farmer in Bureau County.  Some of the On-Farm Discovery programs he’s working on this year will include trials with soybeans. 

So far Steve and his crop specialist, Bill Weber, of Ag View FS have applied Cruiser Maxx and Trident innoculants and plan to use Authority, Assist and Glyphosate.  They are considering foliar feeding of micronutrients as well.  Steve is also planning on applying a fungicide and insecticide.  Here is what he had to say about his   It’s apparent Dan will have plenty to talk about this growing season as he looks to maximize every acre.

Listen for our weekly updates as we look to maximize every acre.

This report is brought to you by FS Green Plan Solutions – providing a solutions-based approach for today’s farmers.

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Pursuit of Maximum Yield – Week 3

June 8, 2011 By

We are continuing our Pursuit of Maximum Yield. This week we’d like to introduce you to Dan Eyer. He’s a farmer in Eastern McLean County.  Some of the On-Farm Discover programs he’s working on this year includes 20-inch rows, higher population, fungicide application, micro-essential nutrients, encapsulated urea and additional ammonium sulfate.  It’s apparent Dan will have plenty to talk about this growing season as he looks to maximize every acre.

Listen for our weekly updates as we look to maximize every acre.

This report is brought to you by FS Green Plan Solutions – providing a solutions-based approach for today’s farmers.

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Week 2 – Maximizing Every Acre

June 2, 2011 By

Meet Neil Eimer.  He’s a FS Crop Specialist with Evergreen FS.  As part of our Pursuit of Maximum Yield – Neil will be working with Dan Eyer, an Eastern McLean County Farmer with their On-Farm Discovery program this year. 

Listen to Neil’s interview to learn about some of the trials that we’ll be following throughout the growing season.

If you’d like to find out more information about FS Green Plan Solution, contact your local FS Crop Specialist.

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Maximizing Every Acre

May 27, 2011 By

We kicked off our FS Green Plan Solution Pursuit of Maximum Yield – Maximizing Every Acre today.  Dr. Howard Brown GROWMARK Manager, Agronomy Services, joined us to talk about the big picture of the Pursuit of Maximum Yield program.  The audio below highlights what the FS Crop Specialist are trying to accomplish with the On-Farm Discovery projects this year. Another key phrase to listen for with Dr. Brown is “MOM”.  Not the mom you’re thinking of – more like Minimize Environmental Impact; Optimize N Availability and Maximize Harvest Yield.

Listen for our weekly updates as we follow the two growers and crop specialists through harvest. 

This report is brought to you by FS Green Plan Solutions – providing a solutions-based approach for today’s farmers.

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Pursuit of Maximum Yield – Maximizing Every Acre

May 27, 2011 By

This week we’re starting a new weekly feature on The Noon Show. 

We’ll follow two growers and their FS Crop Specialst throughout Central Illinois this growing season and track their progress with their Pursuit of Maximum Yield – Maximizing Every Acre.  The program is brought to you by FS Green Plan Solutions – providing a solutions-based approach for today’s farmers. 

Join us now until November as we follow Dan Eyer of eastern McLean County and Crop Specialist Neil Eimer of Evergreen FS  and Steve Sondegroth of Bureau County and Crop Specialist Bill Weber of Ag View FS as they highlight how the American farmer will lead the way.

Learn more about FS Green Plan Solutions Pursuit of Maximum Yield – Maximizing Every Acre.

Be sure to check back for the weekly updates!

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