October 22, 2021 Volume 10 Edition 4
AFS Seed
AFS Seed is ready to help you start planning for the 2022 season. Yield and plot data are ready and available for you to review on the AFS Seed webpage.

AFS Seed sells Agrigold, Brevant, Midwest, and Stine seed through our Estherville, Fulda, and Okabena locations.
Crop Update as of October 18, 2021
Iowa
Virtually all corn in Iowa has reached maturity with 43% of the crop being harvested. The moisture content of field corn being harvested for grain was at 18 percent this week. Iowa’s corn condition went up a point to 63% good to excellent rating this week.

Soybeans harvested reached 70%, one week ahead of the 5-year average.
Minnesota
Corn harvest in Minnesota is eleven days ahead of the 5-year average. With all of the corn in Minnesota reaching maturity and 53% of the corn harvested. Moisture content for grain was at 18 percent this week. Corn condition rating went down three points this week to 37% good to excellent.

Soybean harvest reached 91%, two weeks ahead of the 5-year average.
*Information and graphs obtained from October 18, 2021, USDA, NASS report
Multiple Positions in Okabena, MN
AFS has open positions for Sales Agronomists at the Okabena, MN location. Please send your cover letter and resume to Amy Asmus.

For more information about the positions please contact either Harlan or Amy Asmus at 641-566-3658.

One warehouse operations position is also currently open in Okabena, MN. Apply today!
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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