Producers Blog

Ryan Stelter (DSM, Region 2 – Minnesota)

Here we are mid-November already! This is the fastest fall I have ever experienced and I hear the same thing from many customers as I have been out selling seed this year.   As with everyone in the nation, 2012 will be a year we will never forget!  Here in Southwest Minnesota we were fortunate enough to have a very respectable crop this year, despite the tough growing conditions we faced.  Yields were all over the board, with an average crop of somewhere around 150 bu/ac on corn and 45 bu/ac on soybeans.  We started with the best planting conditions we could have asked for and then received a large rain event the first week of May which delayed some of the corn planting in the region.  A few very small areas were fortunate enough to receive a very timely rain towards the end of July and these growers were blessed with a tremendous crop. Overall, I believe corn yields were 20-25 bu/acre better than expected.  We were able to see the true drought tolerance of many hybrids in this area of the state!

As we continue to take orders for the 2013 growing season, I would like to remind you of the tremendous soybean lineup we offer at Producers Hybrids.  In this area of the state, we saw the continued performance of 2209NR2, 2008NR2 and 1900NR2.  We are very excited about our new offerings of 1601NR2, 1801NR2 and 2101NR2. Like corn hybrids, we need to take the time to position soybeans on the right soil on your farm.   Please take time to visit with your DSM or dealer to see which of our products would be a fit for your farm and check out our Product Guide to learn more about our products!

I would like to thank each one of our customers at Producers Hybrids for their business. As you prepare for the next growing season, I would also like to wish everyone the best of luck on your farm for a successful crop in 2013!