Agronomy

Field plot studies are used to find differences between “treatments” in real world conditions with the goal of increasing grain yield. This could include hybrids, fertilizer rates with or without fungicides, seed rates, types of tillage, etc. Posted below are some of the current plots from the 2008 planting season.
Beyer Corn Plot 70899
Kutzer […]

Genetically modified foods is in the news and AgronomyPros is providing a service to aggregate that news so it can be easily read.  It’s located at the GMO News page.  And while you’re there enjoy the other articles on agronomy, soil and seeds brought to you by AgronomyPros.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to grow a healthy, vibrant crop here’s your chance to learn more.  AgronomyPros, a new website sponsored by FUOSV, goes into in-depth detail on the science of agronomy, the importance of balanced nutrients, differences between organic and inorganic fertilizers, where fertilizers come from and how different nutrients […]

2006.  Starting out in the field on April 11th we covered over 300,000 acres in application over seven months until we brought the sevenThe FUOSV Agronomy Department had a record-breaking year in deepbanding rigs home November 9th.  A tremendous success!    
The Fairmount Agronomy team consists of 20 employees whom faced many challenges and successes this past […]

Fall is definitely here.  Proof of that is all the grain dryers running 24 hours a day and all the FUOSV propane and fuel delivery trucks you see on the roads all day and night.  FUOSV GM Lynn Nelson estimates that over 500,000 gallons of propane has been delivered in just the last 3 weeks.
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