September 3, 2021 Volume 9 Edition 1
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All AFS locations will be closed for Labor Day |
All AFS locations will be closed for the full weekend, including Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 7, 2021 |
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Location Spotlight - Estherville, IA |
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Brent Baddeley, Estherville Manager, is a Certified Crop Adviser and has over 35 years of experience in seed, fertilizer, and crop protection in Northwest Iowa. Wes Baddeley manages the warehouse and assists in agronomic sales. Combined, Brent and Wes have been providing AFS customers with quality service and sound agronomic advice for over 28 years. |
Any of the AFS staff at Estherville is happy to assist customers in purchasing crop protection, plant nutrition, seed, and seed treatment products.
You can reach them at 712-362-3366
AFS is Estherville is located on the east edge of town just off Highway 9 at 603 S 28th St.
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Asmus Farm Supply opened the Estherville location in 2005. The Estherville facility is set up for fast and efficient loading of chemicals and seed, in addition, to providing packaged or bulk products. |
Trevor Enerson (left) is the seed salesman for Estherville. Trevor also manages plots for AFS Seed.
The Estherville warehouse team (below) takes in products and loads products for customers. Travis Fedderson joined the AFS team in 2018 and Jody Dalen is the newest member of the team, starting spring of 2021.
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Crop Update as of August 30, 2021
*Information and graphs obtained from August 30, 2021, USDA, NASS report
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Much needed rain fell across most of the state, with some areas receiving over a foot of precipitation. Meanwhile, producers were getting ready for row crop harvest with repairs to equipment and bins.
Topsoil moisture levels improved this week and were rated 14% very short, 30% short, 52% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 20% very short, 41% short, 38% adequate, and 1% surplus.
Corn in or beyond the dough stage reached 95%, one week ahead of the 5-year average. Corn dented reached 66% and 6% of the corn reached maturity. Iowa’s corn condition rated 58% good to excellent.
Soybeans coloring or beyond reached 18%, two days ahead of the 5-year average. There were scattered reports of soybeans dropping leaves. Soybean condition was rated 60% good to excellent.
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Widespread rain across the state provided much-needed moisture to assist in easing drought conditions. Some crops sustained wind and hail damage from the various storms from Thursday through Sunday.
Topsoil moisture supplies greatly improved and were rated 20% very short, 28% short, 46% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 30% very short, 39% short, 30% adequate, and 1% surplus.
Corn in or beyond the dough stage reached 95%, six days ahead of the 5-year average. Corn dented reached 50% and 6% of corn reached maturity this week. Corn condition improved to 36% good to excellent.
Soybeans coloring reached 40%, four days ahead of last year and over a week ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 9%, five days ahead of last year and a week ahead of the average. Soybean condition remained the same as last week at 31% good to excellent.
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Plant Nutrition Operations Position is open for the Rake Location |
This person performs all aspects of the warehouse including shipping, receiving, and facility equipment maintenance and requirements. Will require more trucking and delivery time than warehouse time. Will work closely with the Plant Nutrition team to ensure a safe and successful season. |
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