Joe Winchell

"If you're anti GMO, then you are pro world hunger" - Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh KSU Ag Economist

@HBWilkens Are you relay cropping there between the rows?

Twin 60s are looking spectacular again this year. Last year I experimented with many different hybrids and this year I did fewer hybrids but more populations. Very interested to see this through the rest of the year one again!

@actionj46179582 @drich82 Except when the “slow time” comes and the boss says there’s too much to do for you to take time off. Not talking being a farm hand either. I’ve had too many friends in the industry ask why they get PTO when they’re hardly ever allowed to use it.

In the Ag sector it’s getting harder to find people to fill jobs. The MOST common thing I hear is “people just don’t wanna work that hard”. Be careful with that. Maybe they are hard workers but want more of a home life as well and other jobs usually better allow that for = pay.

@drich82 It’s not just outside of the ag industry. My wife and I both work in ag and we both have jobs that allow us to have a great work/life balance. But having come from ag retail and other sales, I really appreciate it

@farmermadz One of our industry’s biggest flaws is employers not understanding people have opportunity outside of our industry. Companies love to hire people with an Ag background, and will snatch them up at every corner. Leaving a shortage.

Sure is frustrating when you like the person you do business with but the company they work for has horrible customer service. Really like my @FarmBureau agent but their customer service after a windshield cracked from a deer accident is terrible

@Iowamom7 Funny how contradictive this picture can be. Amish using horses using “less” fossil fuels and seen by the public as more environmentally friendly. Also using a moldboard plow that is seen by the public as very unfriendly to the environment causing carbon loss and nutrient loss

Hazelton Iowa 3/21/21

@IowaBankerman @corn_porkNbeans How can we stack multiple outcome payments, like carbon and water quality, to drive a higher payment to the farmer? Carbon is worth less than $10/ac, especially after admin costs.

We have an interview coming up on carbon credits. Trying to take a different approach than others have. What questions do you want answered ? #AgTwitter @corn_porkNbeans

@MNelson_ISU I’d be interested

Learned of some really awesome updates to the Bayer carbon program for 2021, if you want to learn more about it give me a shout!

The Outcomes Fund uses leading models and approaches to quantify carbon sequestration and water outcomes and provides technical assistance to aid growers on their journey to increase profitability through sustainability.

ISA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Conservation Agronomist. Apply today to join a staff that is driven to deliver results for our members! iasoybeans.com/about/staff-li…

The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund rewards participating farmers for the environmental outcomes produced from new conservation practices. Eastern Iowa ISA member Lance Lillibridge encourages all eligible farmers to get involved. Enroll now at theoutcomesfund.com.

If you or someone you know would be interested, have them follow the link below. indeed.com/job/conservati…

@drich82 @Ford What made you ditch the Chevy and go Ford?! Traitor

I’d like to thank @Ford for deciding for me that my doors should automatically lock and for taking away my ability to disable that feature. Just have one question: why?

See what some of our 2020 enrollees said about the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund #carbon #waterquality #conservation iasoybeans.com/newsroom/artic…

Are you located in one of these eligible counties and interested in getting paid for soil and water quality outcomes generated on your farm? Lets talk!

Hey @Headshoulders you ever heard of @TildenHooper ?

@KccMitch That I tested positive for covid but anyone I talk to on the phone or via virtual meeting wouldn’t know it unless I told them. My wife’s symptoms are worse than mine but she still said she’d think it was a bad cold

How people get so pissed that I'm not afraid.

One of our 2020 growers planting soybeans into standing rye. This grower saw improved weed control over other fields he did not plant into standing rye. Add that to the outcomes payment, and it was win-win in this situation. #notill #covercrops #carbonsequestration

@drich82 Never had any issue with our harbor freight brand one. A couple buddies also have them and no issues there either.

Looking for one of those 2000W Generators. Honda’s on sale for $1000. Every off brand roughly $500. Anyone have experience or suggestions. I know Honda is good but is it 2x good?