Irrigation

Irrigation is a recent improvement of our farms. By choosing to drill wells and erect irrigation systems, we can assist Mother Nature when she fails to deliver vital precipitation. We also use our irrigation systems to fertigate our fields. By applying liquid fertilizer, mixed with water, through the irrigation system, we are able to spoon-feed the crops when they need it most. Irrigation also allows us access to value-added markets, such as seed corn production.

Tiling

Tiling has also become an essential tool for us. Our area of land has some of the best, most fertile farm ground in the world, but it is very flat. Investing in our own tiling equipment has shown numerous returns, as well-drained soils result in higher yielding crops. Weather permitting, we install field drainage tile after harvest is complete. A typical tiling project uses 4-inch corrugated plastic tile spaced every 50-100 feet throughout the field, depending on drainage needs.

Custom

Custom work allows us to use our equipment and labor to their fullest potential, as the jobs mentioned below primarily take place outside of the traditional busy farming seasons of planting and harvesting. Our custom work includes:

  • Custom spraying

  • Detasseling local seed corn production fields 

  • Snow removal

  • The expansion of our trucking business