Next Gen Agronomy Modern technology and old-fashioned teamwork help maximize profits Like many industries, agricul "We recently had an opportu changed," Samuelson said. "The developments in agriculture in salesman doesn't just help deter recent year: using drones to map ture is becoming more technologi nity to take on the Pioneer seed cally advanced. will use practices that are stllbe today's farmers, as well as to dealershi in Mt. Lake. Pete, Dick mine the type of seed. He helps in fields and I decided that, moving for- every aspect of agronomy -from The next generation of farmers I am a licensed drone op- ward, it would be a great opportu planting to fertilizer to tillage nity to grow our business locallyI Our service is more well rounded look forward to the opportunity to than just selling seed. found ways to make drones a very valuable farm tool It's a much Next Gen Agronomy can help wrk with local farmers. We also do precision planting, different perspective for farmers. soil testing and crop monitoring The ultimate goal is to help farmers solve problems and maxi for growers, MeMullen sad."Our They can see from above where morrow's farmers, expand their technological expertise at t pace best suited to their profit lines are and where potential goal is to help farmers match our oule spots on their land might products to their bottmie." Next Gen works with sarmepoinful for farmering was develop a soil fertility plan Dale is young, but he has a wealth of knowledge when it To meet that goal, Next Gen where they might potentially mes to agronomy practices," combines modern know-how with the timeless quality of teamwork. Pioneer dealer since 1994. And Samuelson said. "Tve been a To expand their business, Next Farmers need to control al Partnering to form Next Gen Dick Smith, our other partner, is are Dale McMullen, Pete Sam son and Dick Smith. jack-of-all-trades. If something needs to get done, Dick gets it the variables. That's where we help."McMullen said. "For me, it all starts with the soil. My big Gen Agronomy purchased the n Mt. Lake rmer Pioneer Seed dealership McMullen grew up on a farm We wanted to keep things tomers we work with, but we're between Mt. Lake and Comfrey and studied agronomy at South Dakota State University farmers manage their soil fertilconsistent for customers in the ity programs. Soil testing is arn Mt. Lake area," McMullen said Logistically in the spring, when things move quickly having a fa- Next Gen specializes in Pioneer seed products and will work with important place to start. I started working with Pet nd with a Pioneer dealership i As farmers, we don't want to seed varieties work best for their over-apply fertilizer becas that Cility in Mt. Lake allows farmers seed varieties work besforher sto our profit margins and farmers to help determine which arms yond th Springfield for the past four grow and us to maintain efliciency "Through that process, I got into crop consulting and developed my g seasons." McMullen said can impact the environmen" Samuelson added The farmers time is the most important thing. Having a pres But their service goes far be But the newest advance offered ence in Mt. Lake and Comfrey by Next Gen is one of the bigest ivefarmers that flexibility: own business. "The seed industry has AMUELSON Pete Samuelson 507-317-4811 db Dale McMullen 507-227-7443 NEXTGEN AGRONOMY 507-822-1344 PIONEER. Thank you for your business! V Precision Planting Premier