Shawn Frevert          1-660-338-5150          1-660-728-5150    sfrevert@mfa-inc.com 

As you may or may not know, Heart of Missouri MFA Agri-Services offers the Precision Advantage Program. With this program, soil samples are taken every 2.5 acres. These sample points are geo-referenced using satellites. Nutrient data from the soil test results are used to create nutrient inventory surfaces. This will show you the variability and availability of each nutrient across the field. Recommendations are then developed from these surfaces based on your yield goals and field history. A prescription file for lime or fertilizer is loaded into the computer on the spreader truck and the lime or fertilizer is applied at varying rates over the field. Variable rate application of lime or fertilizer allows it to be placed where it is needed and in the proper amount across the field.

Benefits of the Precision Advantage program include; eliminating costly over application of lime and fertilizer where it is not needed; ability to put lime and fertilizer where they will do the most good; and having geo-referenced data for that field which will allow for future retesting of the same area in field in order to monitor progress of nutrient levels.

This is a brief overview of the Precision Advantage program. We encourage everyone to try this program on some of their acres and see first hand the benefits it offers. For more information about the program or to set up an appointment to visit with us, contact your local Heart of Missouri MFA Agri-Service.


Jim Nanneman (660)388-6421        
    David Wolfe (660)882-2786  (dwolfe@mfa-inc.com) 
                                   

It pays to spread variable rate lime!!!

Why a producer should spread VR Lime

1.Better Application-The right amount of lime is placed in the right area rather than putting on 2 ton whether the ph in that area is 8, 5, or anything in-between.

2.Reduced Lime Cost-In many situations the difference in lime cost of a flat rate vs. variable rate is enough to pay for Grid Sampling as well as the application cost

3.Increase Productivity-If you spread a flat rate of 2 ton/ac of lime on a field there are areas that could call for over 3 ton/ac these areas are left less productive. 

Use Technology to Improve YOUR Operation!!

Precision agriculture is the practice of combining technology with farming practices to increase revenue by lowering inputs and/or increasing productivity.

MFA is a company that is well established and has been in the Precision Ag business longer than anyone in the area. We pride ourselves on being the most competitive while utilizing a hierarchy of professionals to provide the best service. As a leader in the industry we have an excellent relationship with the manufacturers of the equipment we sell. Here are a few ways we can help you!!!

Grid Soil Sampling and Variable RateFertilizer

-Never over or under apply fertilizer in an area of your field again
-Know exactly the quailty of your ground
-BOTTOMLINE: Put fertilizer where you need it,
                                            higher nutrient levels=higher yields!
-Also use your yield data to apply fertilizer by crop removal
-Apply variable rate Ag lime

Autopilot / Auto-Steer
Let your tractor steer for you!!!!

Average producers reduce inputs by 10%!!!!

Imagine planting across a field not touching the steering wheel, all while having straighter rows than any of your neighbors. With a Trimble RTK Auto-pilot system you will do just that!

•Increase productivity and efficiency
•Utilize every square inch of land

•Operate at higher speeds more accurately

•Extend hours of operation

•Reduce driver fatigue

•Pass to pass and year to year repeatability

•Reduce/eliminate overlap and skips

•Focus on the job at hand

If a producer operates 30 foot equipment and overlaps 3 feet, on that fact alone he is only 90% efficient, that means 1000 acres turns in to 1100 acres. Figure the cost of farming that extra 100 acres and you can see why an Autopilot system would be beneficial in many operations.

Call today for a price quote of an Auto pilot system for your tractor, sprayer, or combine!

EZ Guide 500 Light Bar-No MoreSkips!! No More Overlap!!!

Contact us today to demo for FREE
A Light Bar is a low cost way to increase speed and productivity while reducing overlaps and skips. This is the best way to get high quality GPS, and is the first step to becoming more efficient.

§Low cost, high quality, durable

§EZ steer assistant steering

§EZ boom shut off

§DVD quality 7”widescreen

§31 LED light-bar

§As-applied coverage logging to easily see skips and overlaps in real time

§Internal Memory Logging and USB Memory Stick for File Transfer

§EZ-Steer Support

§Right side buttons consistent with EZ-Guide Plus,3 new function buttons on left side

§Escape button on back of unit

§On-screen help-info button for many screens

§Better visibility in direct sunlight

§Rugged cast housing

Call today to purchase or demo an EZ Guide 500 Light Bar!

Insight Monitor
- All in one touch screen monitor has a use in every machine! 

The Insight Monitor is the most capable, easy to use monitor on the market. This monitor does it all! After a Producer purchases the Insight he or she can add any or all of the systems listed below.

Seed Command-NO MOREOVERLAP AT POINT ROWS!!!!!!!!

Check out the Seed Command field below.

Seed Command is the automatic control of your planter. With this system you will eliminate overlap in your fields .This system has been known to pay for itself in seed costs the first year!!!

Seed Savings

1500 in corn acre hill producer

Overlapping 8% (this is about average for a hill producer)

Corn seed about $50 per acre

This producer will save $6000 in seed cost in one year!!!!
No more down corn because of over planting. Reduce corn head lodging!

Direct Command-NO MORE FLIPPING BOOMSWITCHES!!!!

§Automatic swath control (10boom sections)

§Multiple product control & recording

§Control Rate based on flow(gpm), not pressure (psi)

§Displays up to three pressure readouts

§Tank volume count down with audible alarm

§Sprayers, liquid fertilizer, and anhydrous applicators

§Rate 1 - Rate 2selection

§Record tank mixes

§Ability to control 2 liquid products/channels simultaneously

§Support for multiple liquid and dry products simultaneously

§Support for setting up a Direct Command configuration with an App Rate module

Yield Monitoring-Know what to plant next year before the combine leaves the field!!

With a Insight yield monitor your entire farm becomes a test plot !Put this monitor in your planter tractor and during harvest you will get instant full reports of yield for a field or hybrid.

CALL TODAY TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE YOUR FARMING OPERATION      

Precision Ag Pays!!! Find Out How!!!