Agronomy Program
The primary emphasis of our agronomy program is to provide a least cost feed source to our cattle program. Secondary is the production of limited grain crops that can be utilized as either feed or sold on the cash market. We are in a grain deficit area and have the potential to gain value from such sales.
Our Resource base starts with high quality Maury Silt Loam Soils, which are well drained and productive. These are some of the best and most productive soils in central Kentucky. Fertility is exceptional and will accommodate virtually any crop.
In a normal year, we process approximately 5000 large round bales of mixed hay and harvest over 100 acres of alfalfa annually. Our cropping program encompasses around 250 ac. of wheat and soybeans and around 500 ac. of corn. Nearly 200 ac. of corn is processed into high quality corn silage for filling our 4500 tons of silo capacity.
We take pride and great care to implement best management practices in our agronomy program. Thus, we utilize no-till, crop rotation, good chemical rotation, comprehensive nutrient management planning, soil conservation practices and identity preservation. We use genetically modified crops as a weed management tool but do so sparingly to minimize the risk of developing weed resistance.
Agronomy continues to face new challenges and 2007 is no exception. We are all somewhat concerned about Asian Rust but have had several months to prepare a response strategy. Rising fertilizer and fuel costs have forced each of us to consider changing management /production practices. In efforts to stay ahead of the curve Anderson Circle Farm likes to conduct farm level research that helps determine our future direction as well as provide information to other producers in our area. Look at our Real World Research section for more information.
Please feel free to view the sections of our Agronomy Page that are more specific to crop production areas.
Feed/Grain Program
Grazing/Forage Program
Tobacco Program
Real World Research
