On-Farm Contract Field Research and Product Evaluation

Field research often presents significant challenges for Principal Investigators (PIs), research institutions, and manufacturers. These challenges commonly include finding suitable field cooperators and securing necessary resources. Timm Ag Enterprises provides a valuable solution by offering a diverse range of established cropping systems and access to a comprehensive array of equipment and infrastructure. We facilitate a seamless research experience, enabling you to effectively conduct your field studies and achieve your research objectives.

Cropping Systems

Our operation specializes in crop production. We can host a variety of research plots ranging from small scale treatments to a full-scale field trials of the following crops:

Corn (Grain and Silage)
Soybeans
Small Grains (Rye, Oats, and Wheat)
Oil Seed Crops (Camelina, etc.)
Annual Forage Crops
Grasses
Alfalfa
Vegetable Crops

If there is a certain crop not on our list that you would like us to grow, please contact us and we can discuss our options.

Equipment Capabilities

We own or have access to a variety of equipment available for research including but not limited:

Primary Tillage
Secondary Tillage
Row Crop Planting (No-till and Conventional)
Drilling (No-till and Conventional)
Cultivating
Nutrient Side dressing (Dry and Liquid)
Drone Applications (Dry and Liquid)
Mowing (Flail, Windrow, and Rotary)
Forage Harvesting (Chopping)
Forage Baling (Small square, Large Square, and Round)
Corn Stover Baling (Round)
Grain Harvesting with Yield Monitoring/Recording (Row Crop and Platform)
Liquid Manure Application (Injected or Surface Applied)
Dry Manure Application

If there is a field operation that you would like to utilize but do not see it on our list, please contact us and see how we can arrange to implement this into your work.

Field Evaluation

Are you seeking a reliable partner to field evaluate your cutting-edge agricultural product?

Timm Ag Enterprises offers field evaluation services for equipment manufacturers, research institutions, and agronomic companies. Contact us today and see how we can implement and test your product.

Consultation and Trial Design

We collaborate with experienced statisticians and data analysts to design field trials with optimal replication, randomization, and statistical power, ensuring robust and reliable research outcomes.

We also work with certified agronomists who provide consultation on plant production practices, maximizing crop potential and ensuring optimal nutrient management.