Managing Nutrients

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When it comes to farming, soil is our biggest resource. Proper soil fertility and nutrient management is a big priority. All of our fields are soil sampled on a regular basis, and our fertility program is adjusted according to need.

In order to improve fertility levels, managing data is critical to our operation. One way we do that is by partnering with local and statewide experts.

Impact Farming Best practices

As the world population grows there is an ever important reason to do best sustainable farming practices. We desire to keep water clean and not let our rich soils wash away. Not only do we want to keep our soils intact but we want to improve them for now and the future. This is done by reducing and eliminating any form of waste or unused nutrients.

Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

Through the years, Impact has added acres to our farm operation and have had the challenge, in some cases, to bring soil structure and fertility back up to their proper levels. Some farm operations are known for "mining" the farm for nutrients without replacing or adding. We do the opposite. We desire to partner with landowners who also believe in and recognize the importance of prioritizing soil integrity.

Soil fertility with a proper nutrient management plan is key to maximizing field productivity. We soil sample farms in tight grids to get accurate data. This also allows us to determine nutrient variability in small soil grids. Our planter even gathers the OM (organic matter) data on each field which can be matched up to seed population and needed fertility.

When it comes down to it, we are extremely competitive with wanting each farm to produce to the best of its ability. Twenty-five years ago, 200 bushel per acre corn was a goal. Now, 250 to 300 bushel per acre corn is the goal with our sights set on even more. This can only be accomplished with the right combination of proper soil fertility and nutrient management and investing resources needed to do so.