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    • Andrew Focht Bio

      Andrew Focht

      Villisca, Iowa

      As a former soil conservation scientist at the USDA NRCS and current owner of a financial planning business, Andrew knows that understanding his soil’s biology is smart business.

      Operation overview :
      Acres:
      650
      Crops:
      soybean
      corn
      Tillage
      Stip till
    • Andrew Focht What Drives Andrew

      What Drives Andrew?

      Profitable business decisions drive Andrew – especially on a small farm. His deep financial background helps him assess the markets and plan for the future, which benefits both his clients and his bottom line.

       

      “I only take on clients who know I’m also a farmer. They can call me on my cell phone when they need to reach me, but we schedule meetings in winter and summertime.” 

    • Andrew Focht Fertility Program

      Fertility Program

      Andrew has a regimented fertility program that includes:

      • Applying strips of P and K in fall
      • Applying N in strips in the spring (60% urea; 40% ESN), as well as some S and Zn
      • Supplementing with in-furrow and top-dress applications at V5 or V6
      • Adding foliar applications in season after tassel
    • Andrew Focht Why Biologicals

      Why Biologicals

      “Since I’ve started farming by myself, I’ve been pushing to learn more about the corn plant, so I can get higher yields and become more profitable. Finding the right balance in my soil is a big part of that.”

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      THE LATEST ON PAYLLY FARMS

      GOING STRONG

      Thanks to delayed planting in the spring and high corn moisture in the fall, harvest feels like it’s dragging on at Paylly Farms. But, thanks to good friends, family and positive yield results, Andrew Focht isn’t getting discouraged.

      Catch up with Andrew to hear more about his harvest season!

       

        Andrew’s 2023 Trial Data

        Andrew Focht Trial Data Andrew Focht Trial Data
        Crop:
        Corn
        Fertility Timing:
        Fall, Spring, Summer
        Organic Matter:
        3.59%
        Trial Objectives:
        Higher yield
        Soil Type Mix:
        Sand/Clay/Silt/Loam:
        Bottom ground primarily; couple farms with terraces
        Yield Comparison:
        5.29
        bu/ac
        BioPath Application:
        In-furrow on seed

        "It’s going to take more bushels to break even this year. I’ve already done some marketing for 2025. I feel fortunate; I’ve already sold about 66%-67% of this year's crop."

        - Andrew Focht

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