Federated’s Fall Services Can Boost Yields Next Season

Oct 22, 2025


fall application on corn stubble
Nutrient availability and pH adjustments don’t happen overnight. Consequently, both fertilizer and ag lime applications in the fall are easier because 1) fall isn’t as rushed as spring, and 2) there’s time for the fertilizer or ag lime to react with the soil in preparation for next year’s crop. 
 
Federated’s complete menu of fall services include everything from soil testing (the first and most important step in making fall application decisions) to ag lime spreading, fertilizer applications, and more.
 
Grid soil sampling is a great investment with a good rate of return. This method of taking soil samples in a precise, gridded pattern across every field is Federated’s highest level of service, and it offers growers the highest level of information about their farms. With grid sampling and the ensuing highly specific test results, there’s no waste of fertilizer or ag lime. Everything is applied exactly where it is needed, no more, no less, with Federated’s computerized [precision] application equipment.
 
Soil sampling, as the Federated Agronomy team always says, is the first place to start when making decisions about fall applications.  Good information sets the stage for the best use of every nutrient and load of ag lime applied. 
 
Talk to your Federated Agronomist to see which fall services fit your crop management plans this year. 
 
Note: Ag lime services originate from either Osceola or Ogilvie for all of Federated’s service areas.

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