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Ben Jones
  • 24, Male
  • Milford, IA
  • United States
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Seed dealership

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Jones Mar 25. 7 Replies

Starting in Farming

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ovid Bruce Nov 10, 2012. 2 Replies

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Started this discussion. Last reply by jeremy gerow Apr 18, 2011. 5 Replies

 

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Ben Jones replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"Well the big companies won't even take a look at me being a dealer, but i like the idea that there not tied to a big company so they can buy traits from other companies and cross them into there own to create a better hybrid. In our area…"
Mar 25
Scott Edward Dudek replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"I would be hesitant about getting into a umbrella company. As they sell mostly 2nd rate seeds as the best are reserved for their flagship lines (pioneer). They claim to be operating independently, but common sense will tell us this does not benefit…"
Mar 23
Morgan McNeal replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"There is some good and bad to that. Good you have no competition from other dealers with the same brands. Ba, they may be brands that no one has heard of making it tough to move product."
Mar 18
Ben Jones replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"I'm been talking with reps from LG, Great Lakes and Stine right now. None really have many or any dealers in my area which would give me quite the range to work with and grow.  Any thoughts on these companies?"
Mar 16
Scott Edward Dudek replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"Look for a independent seed company. Wyffels, Renk,Kussmaul. These would be good opportinities to start. Do not expect to get rich as most all pay 5 to 10 dollars a bag on corn and about half that on beans."
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Ben Jones replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"Ok i was just starting to see what was out there for oppertunities, just looking for land of my own to try and form a place for myself in our operation and thought becoming a dealer could help me get to know different area farmers and form a good…"
Mar 11
Morgan McNeal replied to Ben Jones's discussion Seed dealership
"I work for a seed dealer, and it depends on what company you go with on how you get payed. We are a Syngenta dealer for Garst corn and NK soybeans and you only get payed based on sales volume and its pretty low. We make most of our money treating…"
Mar 11
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Seed dealership

I'm thinking of adding a seed dealership to our operation to get to know some more farmers in our area and maybe someday some relationships could turn into land opportunities. Does anyone know about how much commission you earn per unit or bag and if it would be worth the time?See More
Mar 10
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Ovid Bruce replied to Ben Jones's discussion Starting in Farming
"Share cropping, soil test at local county extention office, and leasing is always an option if you want to keep costs low.  Find someone in your area who has a small farm that is willing to lease you some land good for growing.  Study what…"
Nov 10, 2012
Ben replied to Ben Jones's discussion Starting in Farming
"I have kinda asked a similar question in the Cattle Options discussion. I think alot has to do with what you want to do in farming such as crops, beef, dairy, hogs. It also makes a difference where you are at. I lived up in Wisconsin for awhile and…"
Oct 24, 2012
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Starting in Farming

I was curious what others opinions where on what they think is the easiest and cheapest way to get started farming?See More
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At 7:02pm on March 22, 2011, Brian Grossman said…

Did you ever start a custom operation to help on the farm?  I saw your post on about hogs, I know very little about hogs so I can’t help there, however I did notice that since the older generation (my dad and maybe yours as well) are not as good with technology and working with numbers, I have discovered that my most valuable position on our farm was to be working numbers to find ways to improve.  I don’t know if you are already doing that but sometimes having somebody checking numbers and making savings that way can be more valuable than starting another operation. 

 

How is the weather in IA?  I am in south central ND and we are in the middle of a blizzard again.  It looks like we will have another late spring. 

At 7:10am on February 10, 2010, Mashooq odhano said…
Dear Ben jones ,your sheep are so beautiful?what is secret? Do you have buffalos?
At 5:57pm on April 17, 2009, Farmer Blog said…
Hi Ben,

Nice to have you with us. Welcome.

Alex Tiller
 
 
 

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