Deshler Farmers Elevator Company

Precision Farming Program

"A New Level of Service"

Program consists of the following:

1.  Soil Samples based on 2.5 acre grids using DGPS (differential global positioning system)equipment.

2.  Field maps will show contoured results of soil tests - including Phosphorus, Potassium, Organic Matter, pH, CEC, and Lime recommendations maps.

3.  Nutrient recommendations will be made for corrective treatment where required.

4.  Recommendations will be applied using VRT (variable rate technology) equipment in conjunction with DGPS.  Regular application fees apply.

Program costs and billing procedure:

$4.00 per acre, per year, with a three year commitment.(total $12/acre)

No premiums for custom application of fertilizer or lime using VRT equipment.  This will be billed at normal pricing structure.

Contact Dan Volkman or Ryan Wilhelm at Deshler Fertilizer or Steve Brown, Dan Wensink, or Logan Haake at Custar to sign up or for more details.