ZONE IN AGRONOMY
Crop Consulting & Agronomy
Our goal is to create a lasting relationship with the farmer. We “Zone In” on all areas of crop production so the producer can focus on other aspects of the business. Farming is ever-changing and having a trusted agronomist too assist will give you piece-of-mind and improve your bottom line.
George Sperry
George graduated from SDSU with an B.S. in Agronomy and a Minor in Business in 2010. In 2012 he became a Certified Crop Advisor. George currently serves on the Board for SD No-Till and Dakota Lakes.
George grew up on a local family farm and his roots run deep in Central SD. His main objective is to improve the farmers success so they can create a lasting, sustainable legacy.
Crop Consulting
Crop consulting is always ongoing. It isn’t just looking at the crops throughout the year. Making plans in the “off season” sets the foundation to a successful crop. Farming throws a lot of curve balls. Having and understanding options for when Plan A, B, C goes array is they key to victory.
Consulting Checklist:
Crop Rotations
Fertilizer Recommendations
Variety Recommendations Pesticide Recommendations (Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide)
In-Season scouting reports and feedback
Variable Rate Services
Zone maps are created using NDVI from Sentinel Imagery along with LiDAR (Elevation). If growers have yield data that can be incorporated also. Fields are then sampled by their productivity zone and fertility recommendations are based on each site specific area. With Variable-Rate the farmers seed and fertilizer can be placed in the most efficient and sustainable way.
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