Based on the progress of the 2017 planting season, this information seems very relevant again. Take a look at part 2 of the thoughts from Andy Paulson on late planting. With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed.  The […]

Producers reported some ponding and flooding in fields. There were 0.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 7. Statewide, the average temperature was 51.4 degrees, 6.5 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.89 inches, 0.92 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 41 percent adequate and 59 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture […]

Rain kept producers out of the field during the latter half of the week. There were 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 30. Statewide, the average temperature was 55.9 degrees, 0.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 4.12 inches, 3.25 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 42 percent adequate […]

Producers were able to make significant progress planting corn over the past week. There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 23. Statewide, the average temperature was 58.5 degrees, 3.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.43 inches, 0.48 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 6 percent short, 86 […]

There were 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 16. Statewide, the average temperature was 61.2 degrees, 10.0 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.85 inches, 0.24 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 4 percent short, 77 percent adequate, and 19 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 7 […]

  Tissue testing should be used as one of many diagnostic tools to manage your crop.  Take a look at this article to learn more.

We have some exciting information about our state of the art seed protection system, Axis Revolve.  Check out the two documents below to learn more about Axis Revolve. Revolve Treatment Flier                       Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Disease

Thank you to all who attended our 2017 Spring Meeting on March 8th.  We hope you enjoyed and learned something from our fantastic speakers to help you in 2017.  Special thanks to Jeremy Hoskey, Doug Goodman, Aaron Brahmstedt and Charlie McKenna for sharing your knowledge with our growers. #growstrong

Can you guess what happened 5 years ago today? If you guessed that on this day in 2012, Axis Seed Direct was founded…you would be correct!  Today we celebrate our 5 year anniversary in part by looking back and being thankful to all of those who have supported us.  Thank you to all who have […]