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Always Looking for an Edge Stoller products offer yield-enhancing benefits to Wisconsin operation CROPS GROWN ON THE CENTRAL sands of Plainfield, Wis., at Wysocki Produce Farm, Inc. have proven to be stronger, healthier and more productive than the area average. Over 13,000 total acres, which includes 3,500 acres of potatoes, 2,500 acres of corn and 1,000-plus acres of hay and vegetables to manage, the team at Wysocki Farm is always looking for an edge to push their crop yields and enhance their bottom line. The soil and growing conditions in central Wisconsin are anything but predictable and present a mixed bag of challenges. These unpredictable conditions combined with the sandy soil make managing irrigation and staying on top of root health crucial. In 1995, Wysocki Farm took progressive action and introduced the first Stoller products into their crop management regime. “We are out digging in the dirt every day, keeping tabs on moisture levels and root health,” says Jeff Sommers, a Wysocki Farm management partner. “Stoller products have helped us address specific needs that result from sudden changes. They give us the flexibility to tweak the little things that make a big difference. Jeff Sommers, a Wysocki Farm management partner, says that over the last 15 years of using Stoller products, these products have helped Wysocki Farms address specific needs that result from sudden changes. Courtesy photos. With Stoller products, we can do the right thing at the right time to give us the best chance at success.” Over the last 15 years, they’ve used a full complement of Stoller products as part of an overall crop management program. Applications of Bio-Forge and PowerPlus start early during row crop cultivation and continue throughout the season. “We’ve used pretty much the whole gamut,” says Sommers. “Stoller products allow us to be more proactive and less reactive in our approach. Regardless of what stages of growth our crops are in, we always have something in our toolbox we can apply to meet changing conditions.” As a result, less fungicide and insecticide is needed to maintain optimal health, making input costs more manageable. Potato plants have healthier root systems and better resistance to disease, producing the high-quality, uniformly sized tubers customers are “We are out digging in the dirt every day, keeping tabs on moisture levels and root health.” – Jeff Sommers, Wysocki Farm management partner 10 Potato Grower | AUGUST 2010