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AGRONOMY Meet new Sales Agronomist Kory Johnson A better way to treat soybeans Kory Johnson joined Mid County’s agronomy sales team in May, and is looking forward to helping area producers maximize their operations. “I want farmers to feel free to call me with whatever they need, and let me know of any questions and con- cerns,” he said. He grew up in Watertown, SD, and spent much of his childhood and teen years working on a relative’s nearby farm. “It was a nice experience,” he said, noting that while most of the work was manual labor, he looked forward to driving the air-conditioned tractor in the summer- time. Kory attended college at North Dakota State University in Fargo, and graduated with a degree in agronomy. Before com- ing to Mid-County Coop, he worked in agronomy sales in Olivia. He currently lives in Chaska, and enjoys playing golf in his free time. He also enjoys spending time with his fiancée, who works as a chiropractor in the area. The couple is planning a wed- ding in August 2016. At Mid-County Agronomy, Kory is ex- cited to build relationships with area farmers, and to provide answers to their crop-related questions. Kory can be reached at (952) 466- 3730 or koryj@midcountycoop. com. In spring 2015, Mid-County purchased new seed-treating equipment that makes soybean inoculation easier, and allows us to add fungicide and insecticide on the go. We are able to pur- chase untreated seed in bulk, Scott Nelson Agronomy Manager and immediately treat the quan- [phone] tity that each farmer requests. [email protected] Our on-site treatments have proven to be highly-effective at increasing yield, and we provide 100 percent replant coverage on all soybeans we treat. To learn more about protecting your soybeans and increasing yields, call Mid-County Agronomy at [phone]. Tyler Litfin Tyler Litfin joined Mid-County Coop as a custom applicator July 6. He grew up in Waconia, where he milked cows, did chores, and drove tractors at a friend’s nearby farm. After gradu- ating from Waconia High School in 2010, Tyler took a few classes at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson before joining the Army. He was stationed in New York, and served as a truck driver, team/squad leader, and executive operations coordinator. He is now off active duty, and has re-enlisted for four years with the Army National Guard. In his free time, Tyler can often be found hunting, fishing, or spending time with family. www.midcountycoop.com Page 5