Success Rooted in Trust
In 2019, the Department of Agriculture expects U.S. farmers to plant 237 million acres in a matter of weeks. On the farm,...
The Case for Both Batch Treating and Continuous Treating
As someone who has been living and working in the seed treatment world, I have often heard the debate as to which...
Reduce Seed Treatment Operator Error
What are the fundamental principles of a successful business? Increase profits while minimizing risk — sound familiar? What good is it to...
How Not to Get Caught in the Whirlwind of Change
You know that old cliché saying “the only thing that is constant is change”? It seems more and more appropriate. We live in a...
The Hidden Costs of Buying Cheap
Have you ever tried to save a buck and it ended up costing you $10? We’re located a few miles out of town in...
Direct Draw vs Slurry Treating
Just as each farm is unique, so too are the retailers and seed companies that service them. I’m often asked if keg direct draw...
Throw Out the Seed Treatment Paper Trail
In the world where we have an endless array of gadgets and gizmos at our fingertips, making communication and data analysis easier than ever,...
5 Checks to Ensure Seed Treatment Success with Small Grains
Just as planting equipment needs to be swapped out from seeding corn and soybeans to drilling wheat or other small grains, different adjustments need...
When is the Right Time to Upgrade?
I’m often asked, “when is the right time to upgrade?” The answer is “it depends,” because each business is unique in their setup, talent...
5 Tips to Help Others Embrace Technology
Not everyone likes technology. Some are fearful of what it might mean for their job. Some are afraid they might break it and not...
2018 Proved Most Intense Seed Treating Season Ever
Each year after the conclusion of the seed treatment season, the whole team here at KSi sits down for a season in review discussion...
6 Reasons Why Farmers Should Avoid Treating Seed In-house
As farms increase in size and complexity, so does their ability to vertically integrate. With wheat, for example, this might mean processing, milling and...
Global Growth Strategy Might Mean Equipment Flexibility
With the maturation of the domestic seed treatment market, one might be looking for growth opportunities. While our market share here is fairly high,...
5 Reasons to Treat Seed Real Time
More than ever before, we are living in a “real-time world.” CEOs and managers expect to be able to see their financial data or...
Give Yourself a Round of Applause
In a fiercely competitive market, we are always looking at s