Custom Fertility Programs

Custom Liquid Fertilizers.

Every field is different, which is why we offer customized liquid fertility programs tailored to meet the specific needs of each grower's crops. This involves assessing soil health and crop needs, followed by the precise formulation of macro and micronutrients, ensuring optimal absorption and efficiency. Our 7200 square foot batching facility, located right here in Vulcan, allows us to carry products from multiple brands, like ALPINE, AgXplore, Ez-Gro, Bio-Gro and Exigent Co, and combine them into a program that fits the bill. The benefits of custom liquid fertilizers include enhanced nutrient availability, improved crop yield, and a reduction in waste, as these formulations minimize excess application. Moreover, the liquid form allows for easy absorption by plants, facilitating quicker growth responses. Customization also supports sustainable agricultural practices by promoting healthier soil ecosystems and reducing environmental impact, making it a preferred choice among modern farmers.

Alpine G22 liquid fertilizer sign in a canola field
  • Note book and pencil for taking notes during crop needs analysis

    1. Needs Analysis

    Meet with us to discuss your plans, problem areas and desired outcomes.

  • 2. Soil & Tissue Testing

    We will come out and sample your soil and/or plant tissues & send it for analysis.

  • 3. Custom Program

    Based off the data collected from your samples, as well as your desired outcomes, we will create a fertility program to match.

  • 4. Happy Plants

    Apply the program and watch your crops thrive!

Agronomy Services

The success of the season relies on many factors. Let our team guide you to the results you want with a well-rounded fertility plan that includes soil management, crop scouting, tissue/sap testing, product recommendations and more.

Soil Health Management

Healthy, thriving soil is the foundation of prosperous crops. A well-developed soil management plan helps maintain optimal levels of organic matter, nutrients, and pH, leading to better soil structure, promoting water retention, root development, and nutrient uptake by crops.

R.A. West 80 Acre Trial program logo with a photo of a new corn field

Get Rewarded for Trying something new.

Taking the plunge into new crop inputs can be daunting. How do you know if they are going to work? Will your yields increase enough to cover the cost? Is it going to be worth your time? There are lots of questions when it comes to buying new products but, really, the only way to answer them is to give them a try.

That’s why we offer the 80 Acre Trial Program! Our team will work with you to decide what crop you would like to test on and which products are going to be the most beneficial. It can be a program for soil health, in-furrow application, foliar feeding- whichever process you prefer. OR you can just try a singular product to add to your current lineup. You purchase 80 acres worth of the product and apply it to a marked section of your field. Then all you have to do is report your results back to us at harvest time and you get 80 acres worth of product FREE the following season!

Trial Results.

  • Pinto bean field trial showing more growth on the side treated with a fertilizer program from R. A. West versus an untreated side.
  • A field sample showing the difference between plants treated with an R. A. West fertilizer program versus untreated plants.
  • A comparison of pea plants that have been treated with AgXplore Nutripak, a competitor product and an untreated plant.

Fertilizer Application.

Having a well-rounded fertility plan is great, but you also need a way to put that fertilizer down. We have plenty of sprayer and spreader options to buy or rent, including Agrifac, Fast Ag, Demco and more. Want to put fertilizer down with your seeder, subsoiler, or other piece of equipment? No problem! Our parts department is more than ready to help you build a custom liquid system.

Close up of an Agrifac Condor J-boom spraying product in a field.