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![]() Jan. 17, 2025 Source: LG Seeds news release
"It can be a snowball effect," Norman shares. "Making good agronomic decisions today ultimately sets you up long term. But a short-sighted move to cut costs can cause problems down the road." Reviewing crop input plans with both a financial and an agronomic perspective can set farmers up for more informed, efficient farm management in 2025 -- and beyond. Set reasonable goals Norman's first recommendation is simple -- know your goals, but make sure they're grounded. "Know what your fields are capable of and set realistic expectations and goals," Norman says. "That can help keep your management decisions in check." As experts in their own fields, Norman encourages farmers to keep looking for ways to improve their operation. "You know what's happened, what's taken off and what your yield-limiting factors were," Norman says. "Address those issues. Look for efficiencies and opportunities to add bushels. Consider whether cuts will cost you yield." Never stop scouting Frequent scouting can help farmers make quick, yield-saving decisions. In Norman's territory of northern Iowa, wet weather last spring caused nitrogen loss in some fields. Farmers who scouted, did some nitrate testing or leaf sampling and opted to add more nitrogen saw it pay off. "Being proactive and aware of what the crop is going through and staying on top of that agronomy piece will help set you up for success later on," he says. Evaluate your farming operation From fertilizers to herbicides, farmers should look at all inputs that go into their crop production before finalizing their 2025 plans. First place to start? Choosing the best seed for every acre, says Norman. "That lays the foundation for the success of the whole year," he shares. "Make sure that you're positioning that right hybrid on that right acre."
"In an ever-changing industry with new threats, technologies and strategies, there's always something on the operation that can be improved," Norman says. "Keep being proactive because we can never stop learning." Connect with agronomists Making agronomic adjustments while balancing financials can be challenging, which is why Norman encourages farmers to connect with their local agronomists for additional recommendations or a simple "gut check" on their plans. "We're here for a reason," Norman says. "Whether it's the low-performing acre or the high-performing acre, we're here to help deliver those reliable agronomic points and that good ROI." For help with soil testing, tissue samples or other crop management recommendations for 2025, farmers can reach out to their local LG Seeds agronomist. ABOUT LG SEEDS LG Seeds is a dealer-driven national seed brand offering solid agronomic support, straightforward service and consistent plant performance that yields. LG Seeds' portfolio of broad trait choices and tailored genetics brings corn, soybean, sorghum and alfalfa products to fit farmers' performance goals. For more information visit LGSeeds.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X, formerly known as Twitter. ABOUT AGRELIANT GENETICS AgReliant Genetics is committed to providing trusted seed solutions that help farmers grow. We do this by focusing solely on seed and delivering one-of-a-kind, high-performing hybrids. Founded in 2000 by global seed companies KWS and Limagrain, AgReliant Genetics benefits from direct access to a global corn germplasm pool and has a top four corn research program. Through our seed brands, AgriGold and LG Seeds in the U.S. and PRIDE Seeds in Canada, we proudly offer the latest innovation to our farmer customers, whether they grow corn, soybeans, sorghum or alfalfa. Discover more at AgReliantGenetics.com. Tweet |
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