SPNC

Why do farmers spend so much money, time, and effort using fertilizers, but don’t get the results they expect? The secret to successful, sustainable farming is the Holy Grail growers are searching for as agribusiness floods the market with new products and methodologies. Applying new technology through old thinking keeps farmers from reaching their full potential due to the knowledge gap that alienates them from contemporary research.

SPNC is the answer to this dilemma as it aids farmers by creating awareness about agronomic techniques and principles of unpromoted, peer-reviewed university research. It helps growers understand the implications of these practices and presents them with programs and products based on the research as a substitute for traditional fertilizers. This enables them to create a more sustainable business.

“We help growers understand smart farming practices and provide them with alternative products to prevent overreliance on fertilizers,” says Danny Coffin, CPAg and owner of SPNC.

Understanding that plant physiology is the key to enabling the entire soil-plant network to flourish, SPNC develops bio-stimulant products based on the soil/plant relationship and how they feed each other. Their products contain nutrients and food sources in chelated and balanced forms to address underlying deficiencies. Some are designed to make plants more efficient and boost their metabolism to increase overall health, while others are created to enrich soil quality by supplementing the microbiome that gives soil its nurturing capacity.

Microorganisms are vital for any plant-soil relationship. SPNC’s products target this area to improve the soil’s quality by maintaining a good balance of air and water management, which allows microfauna to thrive and enhance soil health. Once growers understand how this system works, they can bring about a positive change on their farmland and generate a significant ROI compared to using large quantities of fertilizer.
Based on the crop cultivated on a farm, SPNC advises clients on which nutrients can increase plant and soil quality. This is followed by analyzing the soil and plant tissues to ascertain quality, determine soil balance, and check plant physiology. Finally, they are advised on the necessary programs and products to use on their farm to ensure increased nutrient uptake by plants.

Case in point: a large Kentucky farm had requested SPNC’s aid to increase their production numbers after the on-farm average had plateaued at 199 bushels per acre. While that might be a significant achievement, they hoped to acquire a more sustainable and profitable solution. SPNC assisted them with biological, micronutrient, and carbon-based food materials to help balance the soil and improve foliar intake. These solutions effectively increased their yield by 40 bushels, decreased their acres, and significantly boosted profitability.

SPNC is working to set up a more efficient online platform to keep clients informed about ongoing research studies, products, and services to facilitate awareness. Business-to-business is another avenue it plans to pursue to support outlets looking for alternatives to traditional farming methods by outsourcing its life-focused products at cost-effective prices. They are also involved in changing on-farm water sources using physics-based equipment that dramatically reduces quantities of chemical and pesticide inputs.

Thirty years of experience has given SPNC the stamp of reliability as farmers and growers look toward it when the industry is lambasted with new agriculture products and information. Its ability to analyze and sieve through the available knowledge and present it to the farmer as an indispensable tool to improve their production potential and mitigate problems sets SPNC apart in the agronomic space.