Asmus Farm Supply Blog
Ag Retailer of the Year: Business Led By Advising
Written by Margy Eckelkamp Originally posted in Farm Journal's Ag Pro Magazine In the late 1950s, Harvey Asmus saw an opportunity to offer farmers options to resolve existing challenges with a new technology—synthetic chemical pest control. “The implementation of...
read moreHolden Asmus Recognized as Rising Star
The Rising Star Program, in conjunction with the Agricultural Retailers Association and sponsored by Yargus Manufacturing recognizes top performers and emerging leaders within the ag industry. Holden Asmus, the Seed Treatment Department Manager at Asmus Farm Supply...
read moreAFS Named Ag Retailer of the Year
Ag Professional - November 28, 2017 Asmus Farm Supply Named Retailer of the Year Asmus Farm Supply is excited to announce that we were named the 2017 Retailer of the Year. AFS is operated by second-generation owners Harlan and Amy Asmus and specialize in crop...
read moreTo the One’s that go Unnoticed
Written by Billie Kay Asmus Harvest is coming to an end and we can all see the light at the end of the tunnel. Without a doubt, it has been a tough season for just about everyone. The weather this year has not been cooperating resulting in wet or frozen fields....
read moreAFS Receives Emerging Philanthropist Award from ISU
11/02/17 For Immediate Release Harlan and Amy Asmus Receive 2017 Emerging Philanthropist Award Harlan and Amy Asmus were presented with the 2017 Order of the Knoll Emerging Philanthropist Award on Friday, Oct. 13. This award recognizes individuals or couples who...
read moreFarmer Approved Harvest Meals
Written by Billie Ingalls Harvest is sneaking up on us fast, and without a doubt its more than just having the combine and grain bins ready. Having freezer meals or grab and go meals for yourself or your farmer is something to keep in mind too. Sandwiches and a...
read moreBuilding your Farm Brand
Written by Billie Ingalls Recently I attended an event by the Women in Ag group called FarmHer in Des Moines, Iowa. Overall it was a really empowering event to learn from other women in agriculture both young and old. We covered topics from politics in agriculture to...
read moreDr. Pepper & Coffee
Written by Billie Ingalls When you live and work in a small town, everyone knows everyone. It doesn’t matter if you know of each other from a friend of a friends cousin, or you have life long memories together – they have some way shape or form made an imprint on your...
read moreDone the First Time
Written by Trevor Enerson This has been great week for me. As a Seed Agronomist, the most hectic, but also the most thrilling time of the year has gone by. It’s odd really, how much I really enjoy the planting season and the chaos surrounding trying to get all beans...
read moreThe Fabric of Life is a Quilt
Written by Amy Asmus Throughout my work, I am afforded the opportunity to interact with many groups and different people. It is rewarding to be able to share some of our experiences here at Asmus Farm Supply and some of my experiences in life with the groups I serve...
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