5 Quick Questions: Brian Weller

Welcome to 5 Quick Questions, a brand-new series where you get to learn more about the Dairyland Seed agronomy team and why they love what they do. Our first feature is Brian Weller, Dairyland Seed Regional Agronomist in our Western Region.

Where are you from?

I grew up in Waseca, a small town in southern Minnesota. I have lived in other parts of Minnesota and the country, but I have been fortunate enough to come back to live where I grew up.

How long have you been in agronomy?

I made my first agronomic recommendation that I was paid for when I was 15. Which seems like yesterday, but certain people tell me that was much longer ago.

What’s your favorite part about the job?

I enjoy helping people succeed and achieve the goals that they have set, whether that's trying a new corn hybrid and making it work or adopting a new agronomic practice in their operation.

What does Dairyland Seed’s agronomy team do better than anyone else?

The keyword in this question is the word team. The members of our Agronomy team have varied backgrounds and experiences that allow us to come up with different paths to solve a problem or concern. The ability to work together as a team and capitalize on those experiences makes this group of folks as strong of an Agronomy group as any in the industry, big or small.

The other important aspect of our team is that our Agronomy leader Ryan Mueller and additional members of the Senior Management team allow us the latitude to work on issues from different perspectives. Not all seed or crop input suppliers allow different perspectives, but Dairyland Seed does, which, in my opinion, gives our customers the best choices.

What’s the one piece of advice you have for farmers in the 2023 season?

Take care of the basics or fundamentals and have a plan in place with goals for each field before tillage or planters start to roll. This ranges from making final adjustments on equipment that you haven’t thought about since last growing season and over the winter to trying a new Dairyland Seed product or agronomic practice.

Lastly, remember to do things safely. You are setting an example not only for your family and employees, but also others in your local community.

As you are getting ready for planting, the Dairyland Seed Agronomy Team is ready to answer any questions to help you have a safe and productive growing season.