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When cooler temperatures lead to a delayed growing season… fight back!

March 10, 2015

This spring, frigid temperatures might prevent you from planting at the ideal time and in ideal conditions. But there are concrete steps you can take to give your crops the greatest opportunity to start strong. Patience is key, as many growers are aware. “We all want to get our crops planted as soon as possible…

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Why is Managing Residue Important?

March 2, 2015

Why should farmers be concerned with residue management?  Over the last several decades, corn, soy beans and wheat genetics have been tremendously improved.  With these improvements, farmers have experienced higher yields, but have also experienced a residual effect – a greater delay in the decomposition process. So, why do farmers need crop residue to decompose…

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914 – Our Winning NFMS Number

February 15, 2015

Monty’s Plant Food Company was, again, an exhibitor at this year’s National Farm Machinery Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. After over 10 years in the West Wing, however, our team was able to relocate to booth number 914, a booth located in the South Wing B. “Our opportunity to relocate to…

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Going Live in 3, 2, 1…

February 10, 2015

Cameras were rolling as Monty’s Plant Food was a part of RFD-TV Rural America Live on Monday, February 9th. Watch as our Vice President of Agronomy, Joe Dedman, discusses the challenges that weather can bring to a growing season as well as our two new products for the 2015 planting and growing season. Watch the…

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Can Humics Save the World?

December 5, 2014

By Joe Dedman There is food crisis around the world. We are reminded of this as we see the hungry faces of children in television commercials. We also are reminded of this fact when we hear of food banks right here in America struggle to get enough good, quality food to feed families in need.…

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