Excellent Stewards of the Land

Because of our commitment to being the best stewards possible of our natural resources, Danner Farms has implemented these conservation measures:

Completed an on-farm energy audit
Installed a tower grain drying system that reclaims heated air from drying for a tremendous energy savings
Nine solar arrays to produce more than 200 KW of our own electricity from the sun
Web-based grain aeration system equipped with weather station, grain moisture and temperature cables in bins to run aeration fans only when needed, resulting in:
- 70% Less electricity consumption
- Assurance that our grain is in top condition
Replaced old incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lighting with much more efficient and longer-lasting LED lighting

Implemented a nutrient management program that places valuable nutrients
- At the right time
- At the right place
- in the right amount
Uses manure from our livestock to lessen consumption of commercial fertilizer
GPS on equipment for precision guidance and application of seed, fertilizer and tillage, resulting in:
- Reduced fuel costs
- Reduced input costs
- Better air quality
- Elimination of over-application

Utilizes a superior innovative lubricant that more than doubles our engine transmission and gearbox drain intervals while providing superior protection of expensive components.
Oil-sampling program that indicates when to change oil and monitors wear, resulting in:
- a 50% cut in wasted oil
- fewer oil filters being used
- less time spent on maintenance
Purchases our products in bulk, reusable containers, reducing paper and plastic waste
Has more than 1300 acres under irrigation using
- Internet-based control system
- Optimized productivity in less than ideal conditions
  - Spoon-fed fertilization program