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identify issues in an area quicker. At the same time, these
tools provide the grower with opportunities to access their
information in real time. We are definitely looking forward
to 2018.”
Just as technology and information are important for
crop service, it is also important to the three Servi-Tech labs
located throughout the Midwest. “Our Dodge City and
Hastings laboratories have had renovations and additions
this last year. Each of these areas of construction have
created more usable lab space and renovated equipment and
facilities that were showing their age,” says Randy Royle,
Chief Laboratory Officer.
“Our goals for the upcoming year are to provide accurate
and timely data for decision making. When the economy
is tight, our services become even more valuable, allowing
producers to know what resources they are working with
and to use them efficiently,” says Royle.
“With the labs and crop service group’s efforts in growth
and development, it’s important that we stay unified as
an organization,” says Greg Ruehle, CEO of Servi-Tech.
“We must position Servi-Tech as an industry leader in
technology solutions, coupled with boots-on-the ground
agronomic expertise. Continued growth in feed testing,
as well as ethanol and feed manufacturers business in
the labs, while seeking growth among feedlot and dairy
operations is crucial to continued success within the
agricultural industry.”
Ruehle continued: “As the agricultural industry grows,
we will position Servi-Tech for the future, among our
cooperative-owners and our grower-customers. The
agriculture retail space is changing rapidly. Servi-Tech
must be free to operate in a way that complements the
needs of our customers. We will continue to refine our
offers in crop service, agronomy and technology by using
artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities to
glean new insights from our deep database of agronomic
and laboratory information.”
The new year brings a bright future with numerous
possibilities. From all of us at Servi-Tech, we want to
wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous,
New Year.
THE COVER CROP