The data collected locally (at MARA) accurately assesses real-life potential specifically for our region. Seed variety trials and fertilizer blend trials are a couple that have had a direct influence on some of our yearly operating decisions.

“The information provided was exactly what farmers were looking for”

Re: Irrigation Event Oct 2023

“Bart Lardner helped me with switching grazing and manure practices”

Re: Cattle Grazing and Nutrition Info Session April 2023

“The events I attended this year were very good, MARA is doing a great job”

“A very impressive report!”

Re: MARA’s Crop Season at a Glance

Lots of praise goes to MARA for staying in step with the times

MARA has been a vital part of our northern agriculture community, from being willing to work with different seed varieties over the years and making them fit our heat units, to trying different crop treatments like fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers.

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