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AgriEdge Stories: Celebrating 25 Years

The AgriEdge^® dedicated agribusiness partnership is turning 25! To celebrate, we asked new members, long-time partners and those in between why they joined and stay committed to it.

Will Morris Wisconsin AgriEdge partner for 10 years

“The technology offered has gone from simple data entry to a full-fledged sustainability and record-keeping machine. It's been exciting to watch it evolve and improve over the years.”

Cameron Boomgaarden California AgriEdge partner for 6 years

“They're always willing to help us level up as an organization and we really view the team at Syngenta as a partner. Robbie, Lenore and several other folks from Syngenta have taken the time to walk the fields with us. They're always there and we really do feel that support from the team.”

David Stusynski Minnesota AgriEdge partner for 10 years

“It has been great being able to put in hybrids while I'm planting and be able to track them all year long. The best part is how, during harvest, the combine separates everything out and breaks everything down.”

“It is a great partnership and makes it easy to keep up with my applications. I have been working with it for a long time and it continues to improve.”
- Rob Warren Partner for 23 years, LA

“I appreciate how the program and Syngenta have come alongside us and been a partner to us. They make sure they understand what’s happening in the fields on our operations and how we do things.”
- Shawn Feikema Partner for 1 year, MN

“As far as working with our AgriEdge Specialist, he’s great, he’s made the experience a lot better because of the support we get from him.”
- Jake Steinbeck Partner for 10 years, IA

“It has led me in the direction of some good products over the years. It also has given me some direction to knowledgeable guys when assistance is needed.”
- Dave McNealy Partner for 7 years, NE

“Good record-keeping is now a must for all farm operations. AgriEdge provides you the tools to easily plan and prepare for your farm operation.”
- Jason Haas Partner for 10 years, IL

“I mainly use it for the mapping and record-keeping. I can track all my applications, expenses, products and just about everything that we do in the field. It all gets put into the Cropwise platform.”
- Brad McPherson Partner for 19 years, MO

“It feels like a partnership. We get timely information to help improve our farming operation and Cropwise Financials has been great for record-keeping.”
- Don Boehm Partner for 10 years, OH

“We feel that our commitment to Syngenta via AgriEdge has opened more doors for us with agronomic information and a more personal relationship with our local representatives.”
- Chad Kuhlmann Partner for 7 years, IL

“The service is amazing! There’s many more tools now.”
- Matt Bailey Partner for 10 years, NE

“It helps with budget planning for my operation, growing corn, soybeans and wheat.”
- Edward Montsma Partner for 7 years, WI

“The program gives me pesticide guidance for complete programs and helps reduce my overall cost.”
- Kenny Chicoine Partner for 10 years, SD

“The tools the partnership offers have helped me to see our cost per acre in our farming operation, making it easy to make good business decisions.”
- Ronald Wingfield Partner for 7 years, OH

“It has been a productive experience for our farm, using Syngenta crop protection products on our acres while adding value with the partnership.”
- Mike Kroupa Partner for 24 years, NE

“This partnership has been easy going and successful so far.”
- Trace Hostetter Partner for 2 years, KS

“It is a great partnership and makes it easy to keep up with my applications. I have been working with it for a long time and it continues to improve.”
- Rob Warren Partner for 23 years, LA

“I appreciate how the program and Syngenta have come alongside us and been a partner to us. They make sure they understand what’s happening in the fields on our operations and how we do things.”
- Shawn Feikema Partner for 1 year, MN

“As far as working with our AgriEdge Specialist, he’s great, he’s made the experience a lot better because of the support we get from him.”
- Jake Steinbeck Partner for 10 years, IA

“It has led me in the direction of some good products over the years. It also has given me some direction to knowledgeable guys when assistance is needed.”
- Dave McNealy Partner for 7 years, NE

“Good record-keeping is now a must for all farm operations. AgriEdge provides you the tools to easily plan and prepare for your farm operation.”
- Jason Haas Partner for 10 years, IL

“I mainly use it for the mapping and record-keeping. I can track all my applications, expenses, products and just about everything that we do in the field. It all gets put into the Cropwise platform.”
- Brad McPherson Partner for 19 years, MO

“It feels like a partnership. We get timely information to help improve our farming operation and Cropwise Financials has been great for record-keeping.”
- Don Boehm Partner for 10 years, OH

“We feel that our commitment to Syngenta via AgriEdge has opened more doors for us with agronomic information and a more personal relationship with our local representatives.”
- Chad Kuhlmann Partner for 7 years, IL

“The service is amazing! There’s many more tools now.”
- Matt Bailey Partner for 10 years, NE

“It helps with budget planning for my operation, growing corn, soybeans and wheat.”
- Edward Montsma Partner for 7 years, WI

“The program gives me pesticide guidance for complete programs and helps reduce my overall cost.”
- Kenny Chicoine Partner for 10 years, SD

“The tools the partnership offers have helped me to see our cost per acre in our farming operation, making it easy to make good business decisions.”
- Ronald Wingfield Partner for 7 years, OH

“It has been a productive experience for our farm, using Syngenta crop protection products on our acres while adding value with the partnership.”
- Mike Kroupa Partner for 24 years, NE

“This partnership has been easy going and successful so far.”
- Trace Hostetter Partner for 2 years, KS

More Stories From the Field:

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Brad
McPherson

Cropwise™ Financials, offered exclusively through the AgriEdge partnership, allows Brad to evaluate his operation at the field level and track investments more closely. He’s able to enter all his data into Cropwise Financials.

Hear Brad’s Story

Shawn
Feikema

Shawn has been impressed with the dedication the team has shown to his operation and understanding its core values. Being new to the AgriEdge dedicated agribusiness partnership, he is excited to continue learning more about its benefits.

Watch Shawn’s story

Jake
Steinbeck

As both a retail and grower partner, Jake has seen the service and technology components of the partnership evolve over the last decade. He appreciates the support his specialist provides and has been excited by the evolution of the Cropwise farm management technology platform.

Hear Jake’s story

Hall
Schneider

Hall Schneider works closely with his AgriEdge specialist to navigate everyday problems and rapid changes in technology. He knows he has the whole Syngenta team at his back as he tries to push yields and improve his operation.

Watch Hall’s story

Kellon
Lee

Kellon Lee’s experiences using Cropwise Imagery and working with his specialist, Loren Stelly, have given him an appreciation for the technology and service the AgriEdge partnership provides.

Watch Kellon’s story

Ken
Gregory

Ken Gregory uses the Cropwise integrated farm management technology platform to help him manage his 3,500-acre operation. He says Cropwise Financials has revolutionized the way his team stores data and field inputs, and that staying in close contact with his AgriEdge specialist has been instrumental to his work.

Watch Ken’s story

Ned
Hancock

Ned Hancock has trusted AgriEdge and its software with his operation's records for more than a decade. He appreciates the field-by-field comparisons and says it has made him a better steward of the land.

Watch Ned’s story

Willis
Jepson

Jepson Family Farm has lasted for generations and grown to be a large and complex operation, so they use AgriEdge and its ag software to tackle the mountain of data they’ve compiled. Their specialist helps the Jepsons comb through the data and works with them to build a plan for upcoming seasons.

Watch Willis’ story

Tony
Varisco

The AgriEdge partnership has helped Tony Varisco manage logistics for his large operation for over 15 years. The digital tools allow him to save time while tracking inputs, making sound financial decisions and staying compliant with state and federal requirements.

Watch Tony’s story

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