December 17, 2021 Volume 12 Edition 2

Congratulations to the AFS staff that made The Scoops 40 Under 40 list this year

Wes Baddley

Sales Agronomist

AFS Estherville

Jacob Larson

Seed Treatment Manager

AFS Rake

Eric Winters

Sales Agronomist

AFS Fulda and Okabena

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A Strong Recovery Year for Seed Treatment Sales

The Commodity Price Equation

So, what’s changed to improve seed treatment sales fortunes among the nation’s leading ag retailers this year? According to Pirak, it largely ties back to a question of money for many grower-customers.

“When grain prices are lower, some guys don’t want to spend the extra money on treatment,” she says. “This year, crop prices are good for growers. [This means they are] more apt to spend their dollars on the prevention of insects.”

Jacob “Jake” Larson, Lead for the Seed Treatment Department at Asmus Farm Supply (AFS),Rake, IA, agrees that higher commodity prices in 2021 helped boost seed treatment segment sales for many ag retailers. But, he adds, the crop mix has helped as well.

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Winter Agronomy Conference

Over 70 growers attended the Winter Agronomy Conference in Worthington this week. Attendees heard from FMC Rep, AFS Co-owners Harlan and Amy Asmus, and Michele Wigern.

It was great to see everyone in person again this year and we look forwards to next years conference.

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