What We Focus On
Every recommendation is built on these four foundational principles.
Farm Productivity
Maximize yields through optimized agronomic practices tailored to your operation.
Profitability
Smart decisions that balance input costs with returns for sustainable profitability.
Soil Health
Building and maintaining healthy soils for long-term productivity and sustainability.
On-Farm Research
Real-world trials on your fields to find what works best for your specific conditions.
Joe Ailts, CCA
As an independent crop consultant, I work directly for you—not for any seed company or chemical supplier. This means every recommendation I make is based solely on what's best for your operation.
With a passion for soil health and a commitment to on-farm research, I help farmers across western Wisconsin make data-driven decisions that improve both productivity and profitability.
Learn more about my approach
Services
Comprehensive agronomic consulting tailored to your farm's unique needs.
Crop Planning
Seed selection, variety recommendations, crop rotation strategies, and planting timing guidance to optimize your yields.
- Variety selection
- Rotation planning
- Yield optimization
Soil & Fertility
Comprehensive soil testing and analysis with customized fertilizer recommendations and nutrient management plans.
- Soil testing
- Fertilizer recommendations
- Nutrient management
Pest Management
Field scouting, integrated pest management strategies, and targeted recommendations for weeds, insects, and disease.
- Field scouting
- IPM strategies
- Weed & disease control
Ready to maximize your farm's potential?
Let's talk about how independent agronomic consulting can help your operation thrive.
Serving farmers across western Wisconsin