Dirks Bros

09/23/2025

What’s really leaving the field with your grain?

For decades we’ve relied on “average” grain removal numbers from the 1980s. Today, we’re actually testing the nutrients inside your grain samples — because every field, every year, tells a different story.

The question is: are you tracking what’s actually being removed, or what the book said 40 years ago?

Stay tuned for lab results!

09/01/2025

Good Labor Day! We’re excited to share that our new onsite Radicle Lab by Precision Planting is up and running — the first fully automated soil testing system of its kind. After years of development, this machine can turn soil cores into accurate data with zero human handling, and it’s fascinating to watch. We filmed a 10-minute video so you can watch it "labor" while you holiday.

Get ready for one of the most satisfying videos you’ll see in agriculture. Dirks Bros is proud to offer the Radicle Lab by Precision Planting — the world’s f...

08/20/2025

Our first annual "What We Are Learning" event was a huge success! We loved showing growers how we’re working for their success, sharing impactful insights, and unveiling some of the exciting technology shaping the future.

Shoutout to D&J Smokin BBQ for catering an amazing BBQ lunch.

08/04/2025

07/30/2025

We were one cactus short of rebranding our fertility plot as a "drought tolerance trial". We were relieved to catch a nice rain this afternoon, and we're glad the growers in its path could finally catch a break. For those still waiting, your turns next!

07/26/2025

After a year of trying it out, we’re convinced. We’re getting our own Radicle Lab right here at Dirks Bros. It’s faster, more accurate, and it’s going to change the way we manage fertility. We can’t wait to show you what this thing can do. Stay tuned!

https://radicle.ag/

07/18/2025

Hi, quick update from walking fields. I spotted a little Southern Rust in the field I was in today. Be diligent in scouting as it can be a very aggressive disease. Let me know if you want help identifying or want me to walk a field with you. Talk soon!

05/20/2025

We’ve got boots on the ground—and a drone in the sky. You can learn a lot from walking fields, but when you add aerial eyes, things start to stand out. Like this spot, where a clear difference in plant height lines up with the soil zones SWAT Maps picked up last fall.

If you’d like another set of eyes on your crop this season, give us a shout.

03/19/2025

03/15/2025

🚨 Big News! 🚨

Our new fertilizer plant is officially up and running! Inventory is rolling in fast, and our spreaders are hitting the fields. It took a little longer than expected, but we're up and running just in time.

Give us a call to line up your spring fertilizer needs—we’re ready to roll! 🚜🌱

12/11/2024

Hey! We are planning our customer appreciation night for tomorrow, December 11th, at 6pm. So bring the whole family because there will be good food, fun games, and chances to win some prizes. Looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it. RSVP with Gavin Steuck, it is not too late yet!