Farmers know that their operations and the world’s natural resources can all thrive within the same living ecosystem.  And more than ever, farmers are assessing cropping practices and operational processes that minimize impact on the environment while improving farm profitability.  FS Member Companies, along with their cooperative supplier, GROWMARK, named the 2018 Enduring Farm awards to acknowledge those farmers who have adopted best management practices that optimize nutrient utilization, leading to long-term soil and water quality while enhancing ROI. 

• To be considered for the Enduring Farm award, FS companies nominate farmer-customers who use certain sustainable best management practices on their farms. Growers that earn a combined score of 150 points or greater for nutrient management activities are designated an Enduring Farms. 

Twenty-six Enduring Farms were recently named for implementing nutrient management practices during the 2017 growing season, as well as their commitment to preserving and improving their land and natural resources for future generations.  All Enduring Farms will be given two N-WATCH™ sites, utilizing three samples at the sites to measure results of a MiField™ Applied Research trial on nutrient management.  

Congratulations 2018 Enduring Farms

Clayton & Ross Arnett Farms served by Ryan Behnen at Tri County FS, Inc.   

Dennis Brinkman Farms served by Jay Matthews at AgVantage FS   

Mark, Luke & Zach Burling of Burling Farms served by Austin Ufkes at West Central FS, Inc.  

Gail Edlefson Farms served by Malcolm Stambaugh at Ag View FS, Inc.   

Mike and Brian France Farms served by Shannon Chenoweth at Fulton FS  

Michael & Jim Ganschow Farms served by Malcolm Stambaugh at Ag View FS, Inc.   

Steve Hammitt Farms served by Joe Collard at Prairieland FS, Inc.   

Wayne & Lisa Koehler served by Jay Matthews at AgVantage FS   

Glen & Alan Koch Farms served by Bryce Frieden at Prairieland FS, Inc.   

Adam Krohn Farms served by Brad Meyers at Agriland FS, Inc.   

Alan Madison Farms served by Malcolm Stambaugh at Ag View FS, Inc.   

Casey McCausland Farms served by Robert Cameron at Prairieland FS, Inc.   

Jack, Paul & Jared McCormick of McCormick Farms served by Bryce Parsons at Gateway FS, Inc.

Kenny Nell Farms served by Luke Jones at Prairieland FS, Inc. 

Marvin & Carolyn Oleson Farms served by Matt Allen at AgVantage FS 

Ron & Reece Pierson Farms served by  Malcolm Stambaugh at Ag View FS, Inc. 

Russell, Dennis & Marie Jackson of R&D Jackson Farms Inc. served by Jake Armold at TriCounty FS, Inc. 

Leland, Leighton & Tyler Rector of Rector Farms served by Shannon Chenoweth at Fulton FS 

John Reifsteck Farms served by Ryan Craig at Illini FS 

Jim, Larry & Eric Schnelt of Schnelt Farms served by Ryan Behnen at Tri County FS, Inc. 

Brian & Brad Schnettgoecke Farms served by Ryan Behnen at Tri County FS, Inc. 

James Schoff Farms served by Malcolm Stambaugh at Ag View FS, Inc. 

Darren & Randy Sims Farms served by Scott Dedert at Prairieland FS, Inc. 

Grant Strom Farms served by Adam Dexter at West Central FS, Inc. 

Chris Von Holten Farms served by Malcolm Stambaugh at Ag View FS, Inc. 

Pat & Glenna Wolf served by Nathan Rogers at Christian County Farmers Supply Co.

GENERAL PRACTICES 

• Utilize 4R practices for all nutrient application                                               
• Soil Sampling, minimum every four years                                                       
• MiField Applied Research Nutrient Management Studies                              
• Utilize the Field Print Calculator   

PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT 

• VRT Lime, P and K applications or utilize a 590 nutrient management plan in Wisconsin
• No applications on frozen or snow covered ground                                        
• Utilize cover crops for phosphorus management                                              
• Utilize buffer strips for phosphorus management 

NITROGEN MANAGEMENT   

• Utilize MRTN for a base N rate 
• Apply fall nitrogen when soil temps are below 50 degrees at the 4 inch level 
• Two or more nitrogen applications 
• Nitrification and/or Urease inhibitor use 
• Utilize soil sampling to monitor nitrogen levels  
• Utilize cover crops if harvest soil sample nitrate levels are above 10 ppm