In this issue

New Seed Options P.2 Tough Weed Challenges P.3

Soil Sampling Options for 2017 P.4 Grain Policies P.5

Bambauer Smartphone App P.6

Fall 2016 , 30th edition

Fall is a Season of Thanks!

Fall is a season of harvest and thanksgiving. Every

season is different, and no matter what challenges we

have faced in the summer months with our crops, I am

always amazed at the ability of the plant to produce.

This year is definitely no exception, as we faced one of

the longest dry periods on record. Still, the advancement

in our hybrids, technologies, and cultural practices have

proven to still produce a crop. This is something that 20

years ago, with the same types of weather challenges,

we definitely would have had much less grain and

fodder for harvest.

Think about the differences. Herbicide traits allow for

better weed control than in past challenging years, and

insect traits protect our roots and stalks from damaging

insects. Our hybrids and varieties in general have

unbelievable potential to make a crop in even the most

stressful conditions. Basic fertilizer has advanced to

high efficiency fertilizer with new micronutrients and

carbon sources, all placed with precision placement.

Plant health products have evolved to keep plants green

and growing during time of stress or disease, and new

products, ideas, and technology are being tested every

day to add to plant and soil health.

The most rewarding part for me is seeing the results of

our Research Trials. It seems to take an army to keep

up with the developing science in agriculture; to sort

through the concepts, cultural practices, and products

as they come down the line. This is precisely why we

formed the partnership with Buckeye Ag Testing 10

years ago. It is our goal to stay on top of the changes in

the industry, and identify those ideas, products, and

best management practices that allow us to get the

most economical yield possible.

Buckeye Ag Testing plants, treats, and harvests our

Research plots and gives us true THIRD PARTY data.

We appreciate their honesty and hard work, as not all

the ideas we have come to fruition. These plots are the

base for the decisions we make for your farm. Backed

by solid research, we know when we recommend a

product or practice that it will perform.

We are advocates for local agriculture, and we want

our customers to out perform the competition. The

knowledge we gain through solid testing in our THIRD

PARTY research trials gives us insight on the next yield

leading trends before they are widely adapted.

Let us help you get to the next level! -Mitch

New Soybean Trait Options New Soybean Trait Options New Challenges In the past few years we have been experiencing

even tougher to kill Giant Ragweed and in some

cases marestail in soybeans. In general we have

been able to keep the weeds to a minimum with a

good residual burndown, and have seen outstanding

yield results from our Brodbeck RR2Yield soybean

lineup. With the Enlist weed control program not

yet available for sale, we recognize the need to add

more options to our seed portfolio.

The challenges we face every year are changing, and

our seed lineup for 2017 will address options to help

control challenges that may be ahead of us.

New for the 2017 season, we have formed a

partnership with Stine Seed. Stine seed brings us

more trait options in the highest quality genetics on

the market to address potential weed issues. In

addition to our high yielding and proven Brodbeck

soybean lineup, Stine will bring a proven lineup of

Liberty Link soybeans, as well as the new Xtend

soybeans with a trait for Dicamba resistance. Stine

Seeds has a tradition of breeding excellence in

soybeans, and our research has proven them to be

the best option for the highest yielding varieties in

the Liberty Link soybean.

Let us help you solve problems! Planning and preparation gain importance as we get

multiple traits of herbicide resistance in soybeans.

It is vital that if you are using a different herbicide

system, or if you are using multiple systems to

address problems, that we have that all planned

ahead of time. We want to help you solve problems

with these new technologies, and avoid mistakes

that can easily happen where there is less planning!

The new herbicide technologies will require different

carrier rates, spray tips, temperature and humidity

restrictions for herbicide efficacy, and possibly even

setbacks from the edges of the fields.

Let us help you identify technologies that will work

best for you, and then design a program that works to

solve your problem. By purchasing your seed from

Bambauer’s, we will know the technologies and

programs that you need, and successfully manage

the challenges on your farm.

Make us your True Partner Many companies have good seed in the industry, and

parody exists within these companies. We feel that

we are positioned with the highest yielding genetics on

the market, and now have the trait options to address

any weed or insect issues that could arise.

Our Research Center allows us to focus on the hybrids

and varieties, and how they respond to different

systems of management. We learn from these trails

which hybrids and varieties respond to varying fertility

levels, herbicides, fungicides, foliar products, starter

fertilizers, seed treatments, and much more. This

research and the knowledge we have from working

with you on your agronomy needs, allows us the

ability to place the right hybrid with more certainty

for your specific needs.

We feel that this will be even more important to

prevent mistakes, maintain efficiency, and overall be

able to make better recommendations for you in the

future as more traits and seed options are available. If

we know what you are planting, we have a much

better handle on any issues that may arise, and how to

deal with those specific to your hybrid, variety, cultural

practices, and weather.

Loyalty Bonus Program

We also realize, however, that we need to do

something to reward our customers for that loyalty.

Keep an eye on your mailbox if you have been a

Bambauer agronomy customer. We are rolling out a

True Partner program. There will be great rewards

for those that want to partner with us for your seed,

chemicals, and fertilizer!

Herbicide tolerance continues to provide challengesHerbicide tolerance continues to provide challenges Herbicide tolerant weeds The past 10 years, we have seen increased tolerance

from several weed species to glyphosate, as well as

other herbicide families. We have adjusted our

cultural practices, continue to refine our herbicide

programs, and have been able to manage the

herbicide tolerance that has been building for several

seasons. This season seems to be the exception. The

long dry period we experienced in the summer made

weed control a challenge to say the least.

Giant ragweed has continued to grow as a weed

problem in a few areas, but this season they can be

seen in nearly every field. Herbicides that normally

knock them out when applied at the correct rate and

time, did not provide the control that we have

experienced in a more normal growing season.

Marestail have been an issue for nearly 8 years in

western Ohio, and we have done a fairly good job

controlling them. The combination of tillage, fall

applications of 2,4-D, and spring burndown

applications with 2,4-D and residuals have kept the

weed escapes of marestail to a minimum. This

season, the later per-emerge applications that failed

to get the rain, never got the residual activated and

marestail continued to germinate. Marestail escapes

this season were definitely more than the past.

Start weed control this fall! We noticed a huge advantage in the fall sprayed fields

for control of marestail. Fall spraying allows you to

use 2,4-D and Dicamba, in a time where the Dicamba

will not volatilize in the lower temperatures. The

combination of these herbicides provides excellent

control of marestail, and also controls any winter

annuals, perennials, and biennial weeds that may be

causing issues as well. Consider it the first step in

marestail control by killing the biennial population,

and also helping on weeds such as dandelion and

purple dead nettle.

Giant Ragweed is it’s own animal... When trying to control giant ragweed, a fall application

will not provide effective control. Giant ragweed is a

summer annual, and dies with a frost in the fall. Try-

ing to control it in the fall would mean

using a residual herbicide to keep it from germinating

in the spring. We have built resistance with giant

ragweed to many families of herbicides. There simply

are not residual herbicides that are able control giant

ragweed with a fall application.

The best way to control giant ragweed that have

become glyphosate resistance, is to change the mode

of action that you are using to another chemistry. We

have seen in situations of moderate resistance that

adding Flexstar or Cobra with glyphosate can greatly

increase control with proper application and timing.

These treatments this past year in the dry weather

seemed to decrease in effectiveness as the season

progressed without rain.

Consider proven new technologies The next step in controlling resistant weeds is to

change the technology of the soybean from a

Roundup Ready to another form of herbicide

tolerance. At this point in time, the best option on the

market with a viable herbicide label is the Liberty Link

system. The Liberty Link system allows control of

giant ragweed, as well as helping on other resistant

weeds such as waterhemp and marestail. It is not a

cure-all system, however. The use of a residual

burndown, and a correctly applied application of

Liberty with a grass herbicide will be necessary to get

the best control of these tough to kill weeds.

Other options in the future may include the Enlist

system, Roundup Xtend, and

potential other herbicide

resistant soybeans that will

also provide viable control

of giant ragweed. These

systems do not have the

approval for herbicides,

and with the past history of

Dicamba volatilization, we

are hesitant to recommend

it until the herbicide is

proven to not move!

2017 Grain Policies2017 Grain Policies

SAMPLING OPTIONS

1. Basic Sampling

One randomly pulled

sample per 25 acres

2. 10 Ac VRT Soil Test

One sample on average 10

acres by soil type zones

3. 2.5 Ac VRT Soil Test

One sample per 2.5 acres by

soil type zones

Once you have your soil test taken, we have an extensive fertility toolbox to react to the results

and develop an economical plan to build your soil and feed your crop!

THE FERTILITY TOOLBOX

JACKSON CENTER NEW KNOXVILLE PEMBERTON

937-596-5432 419-753-2274 937-492-2827

Preparing for 2017 Fertilizer Regulations A soil sample will be required for all fertilizer applications starting in 2017. To prepare for

next fall, the time to start sampling is now. We have some additional options on sampling,

and all will comply with the new regulations. The most effective way to sample is by soil type

in 2.5 acre areas. This method allows a precise application that is able to be done with the

soil type in mind.

Listed below are the sampling options, which will now be required to be taken every 4 years.

Contact us to build a plan to sample your fields, so that fall applications can go smoothly.

Below is an example of a soil type

map in 2.5 acre areas. The

numbers are where the samples

were taken within the areas, and

separate maps will show the pH,

Phosphorous, and Potassium

levels.

Application maps will also be

provided once a

recommendation

has been made.

Poultry LitterPoultry Litter LimeLime GypsumGypsum EnviroEnviro

MAP 11MAP 11--5252--00 Potash 0Potash 0--00--6060 Urea 46Urea 46--00--00 AMS 21AMS 21--00--00--26S26S

Pellet LimePellet Lime MicrosMicros AvailAvail NutrisphereNutrisphere--NN

Poultry LitterPoultry Litter LimeLime GypsumGypsum EnviroEnviro

MAP 11MAP 11--5252--00 Potash 0Potash 0--00--6060 Urea 46Urea 46--00--00 AMS 21AMS 21--00--00--26S26S

Pellet LimePellet Lime MicrosMicros AvailAvail NutrisphereNutrisphere--NN

2017 Grain Policies With harvest just around the corner, we want to take the opportunity to

update you on our policies pertaining to grain marketing.

Pricing

1. Spot price grain will be priced at the current market price after being

unloaded. If the markets are not actively trading the posted board

price will apply.

2. Spot pricing, forward contracting, minimum price contracts, and

delay price are available marketing options.

3. Open storage is available for livestock feeding customers for corn

only.

Payment

1. Grain checks are written daily for grain received the prior day if

requested. They will be mailed or available to be picked up

after noon

2. Payments will not be made until requested.

3. Deferred payment is available (no interest added). Deferred

payment checks will be made available January 3rd, 2017.

Unloading Hours

1. Extended daily and weekend hours will be available as needed.

2. Daily grain bids and dumping hours are available via an automated

text message. Call the New Knoxville or Pemberton location to be

added to the text message list.

Brad Steinke

Agronomy Representative

We welcome Brad Steinke to our

Bambauer team. Brad has been

working with us with Brodbeck

Seeds the past few years, and has

done a great job. He will now be

helping with sales and support of

all agronomy products.

Brad is a graduate of Wright

State , and has been working in

the ag industry for 9 years. He

enjoys the daily interaction with

farmers and helping their

operations become more

profitable. Brad resides near

New Bremen where he enjoys

hunting, fishing, and anything

outdoors. He also enjoys planting

and managing his “oversized”

garden in the spring and summer.

We look forward to the support

Brad will bring to our current

customers, as well as new

opportunities for growth. Please

welcome Brad to our team!

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in this newsletter are always

topics that we feel are

important and relevant to

you, and we welcome the

ideas and concerns you

would like to be addressed in

upcoming issues of Steppin’ Up.

As always, we appreciate

your business and the

opportunity to serve you!

Have a safe harvest season!

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