We also have registered polled Hereford cattle that we sell for breeding stock as well as grain fed dairy steers for those would buy freezer beef from us. We utilize the newest technology that is feasible for an operation this size. All of the land we farm is grid sampled so we can manage each area of the field according to soil pH, fertility and yield history. This ensures every acre is used to i
ts maximum capacity. It also helps us save fuel, fertilizer, seed, and time by not over applying or under applying what that area requires. Our self propelled sprayer is equipped with a Raven monitor to ensure the correct rate of chemical gets applied. It also has a light bar to reduce overlaps and skips. Our combine is equipped with a GPS antenna and yield monitor to do yield maps for each field. The yield maps point out problems we would otherwise be difficult to spot without the map, this helps us address these problems faster and then correct them. In time when we have several years of yield data off these fields we can develop prescription maps to apply fertilizer according to yield potential. Conservation practices are always followed. Tillage is only used when necessary. Cover crops are also used when it will be beneficial and growing season allows it. We have been successfully no tilling since 2000. Other than saving time and soil we feel it saves moisture in our sandy soils which in turn will make our crops yield more in a drought situation.
