New traits, technology and products introduced at Answer Plot® session

Each year MKC hosts several Answer Plots® that are presented by Winfield Solutions. The sessions are designed to answer the many questions producers have related to their farming practice.

Jared Miller, Field Marketer for MKC, says that the Answer Plot® provides, “a chance for producers to get an in depth look at new traits, technology and products being introduced into the field of agriculture.”

2012 marks the fourth year that MKC has been utilizing the Answer Plot® program.  Merle Nelson, who farms outside of Lindsborg, Kansas, has been coming to the Answer Plot® since MKC first began offering them. “I come to get ideas on seed variety selections and answers to fertility questions,” Nelson said.

 “The biggest thing producers should take away from the session is the proper ways of doing things on their farm, from fertility needs to weed control,” said Brent Floerke, MKC Field Marketer.

Caleb McNally, one of the presenters for Winfield, explained that the Answer Plot® enables producers to view new farming practices without assuming any of the risk associated with doing so. “We take the risk in practice, so producers can use it on their farms,” said McNally.

Representatives from Winfield Solutions discuss plant growth
on a parrticular variety of corn.

“Answer Plot provides a hands-on approach to learning,” said Miller. “Producers get a chance to put their hands on a plant and dig up the roots. Anything else they would see is greenhouse grown; this shows plants in a local environment.”

Stations covering adjuvants and weed control practices were also available to producers.

“The information on surfactants and spraying was good,” said Tyler Stucky who farms in the Moundridge/Goessel area.

Answer Plot® sessions are an excellent opportunity, for both producers and MKC employees involved in agronomy, to learn about the most up-to-date farm practices.

Justin Schrag who farms outside of Moundridge said, “There are many different variables they provide to us to help manage our farms and produce higher yields.”

The Answer Plot® is located south of Inman at 1084 Arapaho Road.  The next session is scheduled for Thursday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. and will include a meal.