The Rogue Agronomist

A Wednesday two-fer because....why not. With weather, rootworm issues, weed resistance, commodity prices, and input prices the past few years is this our new normal? Indecision and emotions may just be our downfall if we don’t work with people who push us to be better.

This past week we celebrated being in business for 5 years and with that comes a few changes. Listen in as I talk about the past and where we are headed in the future.

What is sticky trapping and does it provide a good picture of what is happening in your fields? An insider perspective on our current rootworm environment and what the industry is doing to adapt.

For information on sticky trap sampling check out these resources:

https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/blog/ashley-dean-erin-hodgson/use-sticky-traps-monitor-corn-rootworm-beetles-summer

https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2021/08/corn-rootworm-beetle-scouting-3/

It’s that time of year again, time for those in ag retail sales to get indoctrinated on this year’s new training mantra. Could we improve sales training and are there way’s for employees to get the most out of training? Tune in and see my unique perspective…

As we see business hours get shorter, availability get less, and charges go up for services is it generational differences or could it be farmer consumer driven? An analysis of generational differences and changes in farmer purchasing habits.

I often get told my distrust for anyone trying to sell you products is rooted in competition, it’s more from past experiences. We should all have some skepticism with those who have financial gain from the products you are recommended.

As advisors should our role be to make others follow our agenda or should we provide information for informed decisions? Championing those who fail doing it another way is counterproductive.

Ag retail experiences, farming, and agronomy…Who’s idea was it to give these two guys a microphone anyway?

Does the vehicle you drive, the equipment color you use, or your career define who you are? My time as a company man and buying my dream car were things I thought defined who I am, but as I get older I’ve learned that what defines you is much more.

They’re new, they’re innovative, and they are everywhere…but beyond the money grab that is happening is there something we are missing? Are these companies really coming up with something we have all missed the past 200 years, or are they just the hot thing right now?