Preparing for a A Successful Growing Season
Tristan Wilmes, Vice President of Agronomy
As the upcoming growing season approaches, our team is working diligently to ensure a smooth and productive start. From finalizing field plans to preparing equipment and monitoring market trends, we’re committed to providing the support and resources you need. Here’s an update on our preparations and key industry insights: Optimizing Field Plans and Planting Recommendations Our agronomists are finalizing field plans, carefully selecting the right hybrids and crop protection programs to maximize yields and meet your expectations. The Central Advantage team is developing variable rate recommendations, ensuring you get the most out of every acre. Equipment Readiness and Preventive Maintenance Our operations team has been conducting preventive maintenance on all application equipment throughout the winter to keep everything running smoothly. Partnering with local service experts, we ensure our machines are field-ready, reliable, and efficient—minimizing downtime when it matters most. Warehouse & Fertilizer Preparations Our warehouse staff is actively managing seed and crop protection inventory, ensuring timely deliveries to your farm. Dry fertilizer is already stocked in our buildings, and liquid fertilizer tanks are full and ready for shipment. With fall fertilizer volumes down compared to last season, we anticipate a busy spring and summer, with high demand for liquid fertilizer from pre-emerge through sidedress applications. Fertilizer Market Trends Nitrogen prices are expected to remain strong this spring due to import delays and Midwest terminal inventories being sold through March and most of April. Phosphate prices remain high relative to corn prices and will likely stay elevated until production rates stabilize, or China resumes exports to the global market.
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