With harvest wrapped up across the countryside, it’s a natural time to reflect on the year and the results of all the hard work put into this season’s crops. From there, we start thinking about what else can be done to keep that success going.
December is the perfect time to plan for next year. This includes reviewing how your corn hybrids performed on your farm and finalizing any remaining seed orders. It’s also a great time to finish fall spreading and review soil sample results to prepare for spring.
Even if you aren’t scheduled for soil sampling, consider any fields that didn’t meet expectations. Why did that happen? Updated soil samples could provide answers. With low grain prices and high fertilizer costs, understanding your soil is more important than ever. Staying current helps you and your agronomist fine-tune fertilizer recommendations so you apply exactly what’s needed. Avoiding both over- and under-application and making every dollar count in a tight market.
It also gives you a clearer picture of how many tons of fertilizer you’ll need next year, helping you make smarter buying decisions.
Take this time to look into potential products that can help you be more profitable next year. While there are endless products with endless claims, it is important to depend on your Premier agronomist to pick through those products and give you insights as to what will help you with your operation. For example, with phosphorus prices climbing, products like Trivar can help you get more out of the nutrients already in your soil. It works by making phosphate more available and improving how your plants take up phosphorus and other important nutrients.
Make sure you meet up with your Premier agronomist soon to give you a step up in achieving your goals next growing season. Thanks for working with us in 2025, we’re looking forward to another great year together.
