As we head into the spring planting season, many farmers are heading into their machine shops to get their equipment ready for the rush to plant. Much like machinery, the crop fields themselves need work during and after planting season. That’s where Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS) steps in to help.
Let’s face it, if you’re growing anything in the ground, you need to start with good soil. Nutrient-rich, water-holding, aerated soil. It’s the key to a good flower bed, vegetable patch, or even wildlife food plot. But like most things in life, the soil doesn’t speak to you and say,
Whether you are growing fruits and veggies in your garden or planting fields of crops, knowing the nutrient content of your soil is key to optimum plant performance. Over or under application of essential plant nutrients can be costly in terms of yield, quality, and the environment. If you’re unsure
The success of your planting season starts in a few short months, and any errors that are made during planting have the potential to impact final yields this fall. Tuning up your planter before planting begins will help maximum yield and profitability, while also minimizing singulation and emergence issues. We
A key factor in getting fast and accurate results is proper sample submission. Samples that are collected properly, labeled clearly, and submitted with all of the needed information can be processed most efficiently. Missing information is one of the key reasons sample results get delayed. Samples that are submitted without
It is the time of year that the corn crop is beginning to sprint. It is hard to find corn in the Northeast that was not planted under suitable conditions. With few exceptions, the majority of the corn planted has received ample amounts of precipitation and growing degree days this
By the time planting season comes to a close, it can be pretty tempting to put your planter away and not think of it again until we start to crest the hill of next spring. However, there are a number of steps you can take before storing your planter that
The transportation and courier system covers about 14 states and is comprised of 25-30 couriers who drive more than 160,000 miles per month. This is the method by which the majority of Dairy One DHIA samples and bulk tank producer payment samples end up at the Dairy One Milk Laboratory
Nestled in the back corner of the building there is a little office where any samples from hay and corn silage to eels and banana trees are entered into the Dairy One Laboratory System to begin their nutrient analysis journey. This is home to our Forage Lab Customer Support group,
Fall is here! Are you considering taking another cut of hay? Here are 4 Things to Think About Before Taking a 4th or 5th Cut of Hay: 1. Stand Health – Crop Rotation Plan – A late fall cutting of hay, especially alfalfa, can have a detrimental effect on the