Agronomy

Our Agronomists

Your Trusted Partner.

At AgState, we go beyond the products—we’re your trusted partner in agriculture. Our expert agronomists combine deep knowledge of plant science, soil health, and crop management with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver tailored recommendations and effective solutions. They stay current with the latest advancements, communicate clearly, and share a genuine passion for sustainable farming. With a commitment to your success, we provide personalized support and agronomically superior products to help you overcome challenges and maximize productivity.

Crop Nutrients

At AgState, we are committed to delivering excellence in every service we provide, and crop nutrition is no exception. Crop nutrients are essential elements that support plant growth, health, and productivity. Just as people need a balanced diet to thrive, crops require a combination of nutrients—such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—to grow strong, yield high-quality produce, and resist disease. When you choose AgState for your crop nutrients, you gain access to more than just quality products. Our team offers personalized recommendations based on the unique needs of your land, crop type, and goals. Effective nutrient management provides the foundation for sustainable farming, helping plants achieve their full potential from seed to harvest. We use a data-driven approach and hands-on support to ensure every dollar you invest is backed by expert knowledge, trust, and integrity.

Crop Protection

With AgState’s crop protection services, you’re investing in more than just products—you’re partnering with a team that respects your work, is committed to integrity, prioritizes safety, and strives for excellence in everything we do. Crop protection is an essential part of maintaining the health and vitality of your fields. It includes products and practices that safeguard crops from harmful pests, weeds, and diseases, helping you to protect and maximize your yield. From pre-emergence herbicides to post-harvest applications, effective crop protection is essential to the longevity of your fields and the success of your season. By choosing AgState, you benefit from our dedication to supporting you with agronomically superior products, personalized recommendations, and unwavering commitment to your success. Our team of expert Agronomists is here to understand your unique field conditions and help tailor a protection plan that works for you.

AgState Adjuvants

Maximize Chemical Performance with AgState Adjuvants

More Knowledge,

Better Seed Decisions

Your AgState agronomist knows your fields and sees them in terms of productive capabilities and layer upon layer of compiled data. When you sit down with someone who understands all that has happened and could happen in your fields, you’re sure to walk away with seed that lives up to its genetic potential.

We represent these seed brands for good reasons. Producers choose AgState for the knowledge and dedication each team member brings to every challenge. We have the same motivation when we choose our seed partners. Our customers have access to top seed choices from DEKALB, Asgrow, NK brand, Brevant, Stine, and CROPLAN.

Application

AgState offers professional application services to meet all your crop nutrient and crop protection needs with precision and expertise in every pass. Our dedicated operations and application team will ensure your fields receive precise and timely treatments helping you to achieve optimal results while staying efficient and cost -effective. Our highly trained application specialist bring years of expertise to every field. They understand the importance of proper timing, accurate placement, and adapting to unique field conditions to maximize effectiveness. Each field is unique and we offer a variety of application methods to match your needs – from variable rate, Nh3, to dry and liquid applications, we have you covered. With AgState’s application services, you’re partnering with a team dedicated to supporting your operation, helping fields thrive with solutions tailored to your needs.

Seed Treatment Offerings,

protect seeds from early-season threats

Fungicide & Insecticide from Syngenta

CruiserMaxx APX delivers supercharged protection against early-season insects, including soybean aphids, and diseases, such as Pythium and Phytophthora. A combination of proven CruiserMaxx Vibrance® seed treatment and picarbutrazox (PCBX), a novel mode of action, CruiserMaxx APX gives you the confidence and flexibility to plant when you choose to, by minimizing the risk of replant and the associated costs.

Fungicide from Syngenta

With the power of 3 robust chemistries, Vibrance® Trio seed treatment provides leading protection from many major early-season soybean diseases, including Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Fusarium, seedborne Phomopsis and seedborne Sclerotinia, regardless of planting conditions.

Fungicide from Syngenta

Powered by ADEPIDYN® technology, a revolutionary SDHI mode of action, Saltro consistently delivers powerful protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), Red Crown Rot (RCR), Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) and more. Plus, the unprecedented increase in root and shoot mass provided by MagniSafe technology promotes stronger emergence with NO early-season stress, helping soybeans maximize their full genetic yield potential.

Biological

Heads Up is a biological seed treatment for growers to get a head start against a variety of fungal and bacterial diseases in row and specialty crops. Used alone or in combination with other fungicide / insecticide seed treatments, Heads Up brings additional, full-season protection to help position your plants to succeed against yield robbing disease pathogens.

Fluency Agent & Biochemical Molecule from Helena

Remove the hassle of dust with Fastand®, the cleaner, more convenient method for planting corn and increasing yields. Fastand is a hopper box seed treatment that provides convenient packaging and increased yield potential by incorporating a seed treatment with a fluency agent. Fastand is proven on multiple crops in key producing areas, resulting in excellent ROIs from improved early corn growth and stand.

Biological Seed Lubricant from Amvac

BioWake™ for Corn is a biological seed lubricant that delivers superior seed flow and enhanced seed vigor from day one. As an all-in-one planter box solution, BioWake™ for Corn ensures precise and efficient seed placement while adding live-microbial benefits such as increased nutrient uptake, better root development, and abiotic stress tolerance.

BioWake™ for Soybeans is a biological seed lubricant that delivers superior seed flow and enhanced seed vigor from day one. As an all-in-one planter box solution, BioWake for Soybeans ensures precise and efficient seed placement while adding live-microbial benefits such as increased nutrient uptake, better root development, and abiotic stress tolerance

 

Agronomy Financing

Flexible Solutions to meet your needs.

At AgState, we understand that making smart investments in your operation is key to maximizing profitability. To support your financial success, we offer flexible financing solutions designed to fit your specific needs. We’ve partnered with industry-leading financial institutions and lenders who share our commitment to your success. These partnerships enable us to offer competitive rates, tailored payment plans, and straightforward application processes, so you can secure the resources you need without unnecessary stress.

Contact your AgState Agronomist to pair you with the program that meets your needs.

our Agronomists

AgState’s Expert Agronomy team is here to serve you, investing in your operation, committed to making the most of every dollar while maximizing your profits!

Adam Nielsen

Adam Nielsen

Alta

Brandon Todd

Brandon Todd

Kingsley

Dakota Johannes

Dakota Johannes

Sheldon

Jazmin Voehl

Jazmin Voehl

Hartley

Jeff Stone

Jeff Stone

Marathon

Jerry Abbas

Jerry Abbas

Marathon

Matt Cooke

Matt Cooke

Calumet

Mike Horkey

Mike Horkey

Granville

Nathan Snyder

Nathan Snyder

Albert City

Nolan Keller

Nolan Keller

Calumet

Pierce Jensen

Pierce Jensen

Emmetsburg

Rick Krull

Rick Krull

Fonda

Ronnie Smith

Ronnie Smith

Emmetsburg

SallyJo Geckler

SallyJo Geckler

Holstein

Scott O’Connell

Scott O’Connell

Aurelia

Steve Huss

Steve Huss

Hartley

Terry Waterman

Terry Waterman

Calumet

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Sales Associates

Anna Dirksen

Anna Dirksen

Aurelia

Caleb Nicks

Caleb Nicks

Hope Johnson

Hope Johnson

Calumet

Madison Boyle

Madison Boyle

Albert City

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