Slow to Post

I am about as fast posting this as it was for us to complete our harvest this year. I won't complain as we had a record crop of corn and soybeans to put in the bins. I have been to many different conferences and seminars since I last posted. I would like to share with you the one thing that has been a central theme with all of these seed conferences. The five pathways to success to increase yields and profitability: 1. Plant quality seed, yes Caverndale Farms Brand Seeds can deliver this to you. 2. Make sure soil conditions are right, so you don't have stand and compactions issues down the road. 3. Use the right variety for each field that will give that field a chance to shine. 4. Make sure seed placement depth is correct, check that planter out to be sure that it is doing the right job for you. 5. Evaluate your past practices, nuture your 2010 crop by looking at your soil tests and fertization requirements for this year. Do you have weed problems or insect problems? With more and more resistant weeds to glyphosate do you need to change chemical modes of actions or are you seeing different weeds than what we use to be battling? Are you getting a price for crops above the average price? Do you need to lock in a price to cover your input costs plus a profit?