Counting Cards

Justin Blasius (DSM, Region 1 – South Dakota)

We received some much needed moisture in central South Dakota last week.  The sky carp (snow geese) are passing through our area.  That means we are getting close to spring!  I am excited to hear birds chirp and see planters roll in the next 30-40 days.

I love to work with corn growers.  Planting plots is a great way to do this.  We get to know each other and we gain information that helps both the grower and Producers Hybrids to be more competitive.

Good card players spend time counting cards and calculating odds, that is just how it is.  Those players that don’t spend time counting and calculating their cards are soon back to work at their old job and eating sky carp for supper.

Production agriculture has become so competitive that we also must count and calculate our cards.  Simply put, we must compare every practice and try to measure the production difference between them, then calculate cost and return.  This is most often difficult and time consuming.

I am glad to assist you in counting at least some of your cards by helping plant and harvest plots.  This way we can make sure that you are planting the best hybrids for your area.

I have great optimism for 2013!