Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Arnusch Farms The seeds that you need ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://arnuschfarms.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Latest News](https://arnuschfarms.com/latest-news/) - [RealAg Radio: Expanding the beef herd, biofuel stabilization, and access to labour, Feb 20, 2025](https://arnuschfarms.com/2025/03/13/realag-radio-expanding-the-beef-herd-biofuel-stabilization-and-access-to-labour-feb-20-2025/) - Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection!Host Shaun Haney is at the Top Producer Summit and checks in with some of the U.S. growers, including:Bob Birdsell of Stanberry, Missouri;Marc Arnusch of Keenesburg, Colorado;April Hemmes of Hampton, Iowa; and,Matt Splitter of - [National Wheat Yield Contest Winners](https://arnuschfarms.com/2023/11/09/national-wheat-yield-contest-winners/) - National Wheat Yield Contest Winners 2023 National Wheat Yield Contest Winner Bins 211.98 BPA 10/23/2023 | 11:00 AM CDT By Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor Connect with Jason: @JasonJenkinsDTN JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (DTN) -- Four new individuals earned the title of "Bin Buster" in the 2023 National Wheat Yield Contest. On Monday, the National Wheat Foundation - [2025 Top Producer of the Year Marc Arnusch Looks for Success Beyond Commodity Farming](https://arnuschfarms.com/2024/08/16/2025-top-producer-of-the-year-marc-arnusch-looks-for-success-beyond-commodity-farming/) - This Colorado operation may have faced adversity, but Marc Arnusch’s willingness to reinvent his family farm is why he’s been named the 2025 Top Producer of the Year.As he checks last year’s crops and thinks about the future, Colorado farmer Marc Arnusch and his team are excited about what’s ahead.“At the end of the day, - [‘We’re in a crisis’: Coloradan farmers urge Congress to pass farm bill](https://arnuschfarms.com/2024/08/16/were-in-a-crisis-coloradan-farmers-urge-congress-to-pass-farm-bill/) - Courtesy Mark ArnuschFarmer Marc Arnusch, like many Colorado agricultural producers, is watching and waiting for Congress to pass a new Farm Bill. The old one was extended through September and it looks like another extension is likely.Marc Arnusch is a full-time farmer and part-time policy wonk.As president of Marc Arnusch Farms in Weld County, he’s - [End Of Harvest](https://arnuschfarms.com/2023/10/12/end-of-harvest/) - When harvest is over, what do you look to next? The mountains might be calling or a beachvacation sounds just right after long hours in the field, but the end of our season and manyother farmer’s doesn’t stop with cleaning up the combine and storing it until next year. Westart looking ahead and begin our - [Use Financial Metrics to Make Decisions](https://arnuschfarms.com/2023/01/24/use-financial-metrics-to-make-decisions/) - Marc Arnusch's family began growing sugar beets in Colorado's Prospect Valley in 1952, so when he decided to exit that business five years ago, it left many in his family scratching their heads. "Everybody thought I'd lost my mind, including myself from time to time," he said. "It became apparent that was not just a - [Father and son find the future of farming](https://arnuschfarms.com/2022/09/29/father-and-son-find-the-future-of-farming/) - WELD COUNTY, Colo. — Marc Arnush inspects his fields around dawn at his family farm near Keenesburg. "This is maybe my most favorite time of the day," Marc said. "I try to do this three times a week -- every crop, every field." For about three decades, Marc has been doing things a certain way - [Implement Fertility Planning to Achieve Powerful Results This Year](https://arnuschfarms.com/2023/02/27/implement-fertility-planning-to-achieve-powerful-results-this-year/) - Fertility planning for your malt barley crop is important, but it is exceptionally vital if you are new to growing barley. As in our last post about seed selection - [Make a Winning Seed Selection: 4 Questions to Consider](https://arnuschfarms.com/2023/02/22/make-a-winning-seed-selection-4-questions-to-consider/) - Choosing which seed you will plant is the starting point of growing a successful crop, but with so many options in the marketplace where do you start? Here at Marc Arnusch Farms, we like to work the equation backward by asking ourselves the following questions. What is my goal? Who you are selling your grain - [Kickoff to the 2023 Crop Year](https://arnuschfarms.com/2023/02/18/kickoff-to-the-2023-crop-year/) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday; thereby, concluding another NFL season and another disappointing year for our team, the Denver Broncos. However, the end of the football season also marks the kickoff of the 2023 year for us at the farm. Yes, I know the new year - [Field Posts Podcast: E123](https://arnuschfarms.com/2022/10/24/field-posts-podcast-e123/) - Ep 123 | View from the Cab with Marc Arnusch Since 2005, DTN Progressive Farmer has been selecting two farmers every year from various parts of the country to participate in their annual View from the Cab Project. These farmers spend a full year getting to know DTN’s Pamela Smith as they work through weekly - [Dry land distillers creates a true american whiskey](https://arnuschfarms.com/2021/12/08/dry-land-distillers-creates-a-true-american-whiskey/) - When someone mentions nostalgia, you're instantly taken to a place, a feeling, a memory of a different time, and a longing for the past. The great thing about nostalgia is that we all have different nostalgic feelings. Maybe it is a Sunday morning coffee and conversation with your grandpa. Maybe it's a summer baseball game - [Colorado Agtech Hits Critical Mass](https://arnuschfarms.com/2022/07/15/colorado-agtech-hits-critical-mass/) - A third-generation Colorado farmer, Marc Arnusch grows barley and other grains on 2,200 acres in the Prospect Valley east of Keenesburg. His son, Brett, joined Marc Arnusch Farms after he graduated from Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences in 2018. “We didn’t know if he’d come back to the farm or not,” Arnusch says. - [View From the cab: Farmers Race to plant 2022 crops](https://arnuschfarms.com/2022/05/16/view-from-the-cab-farmers-race-to-plant-2022-crops/) - DECATUR, Ill. (DTN) -- Marc Arnusch jokes that he had to get the dictionary out to look up the definition of puddle last week. After a prolonged drought and punishing winds, rain finally settled the dust on his Colorado farm the week of May 8 -- at least for the moment. It was a 1-inch - [Rethink Fall N In Wheat](https://arnuschfarms.com/2020/11/16/rethink-fall-n-in-wheat/) - Like many, Arnusch has long known nitrogen was important to help winter wheat emerge and start tillering in the fall to maximize yield potential. ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- Gambling across the table from Mother Nature each year has taught Colorado farmer Marc Arnusch a hard, but valuable lesson: Don't play your cards too early. "We're - [Marc Arnusch Farms: 4 Rivers Campaign](https://arnuschfarms.com/2020/11/17/marc-arnusch-farms-4-rivers-campaign/) - Colorado agriculture is ever- changing, but these days, practices are evolving quickly. Marc Arnusch Farms | Growing You Stronger Keenesburg, CO Colorado agriculture is ever-changing, but these days, practices are evolving quickly. Farmers have to manage their operations a greater detail and speed than ever before. The Arnusch family has been farming in Colorado since - [How Do You Win the National Yield Contest?](https://arnuschfarms.com/2020/11/30/how-do-you-win-the-national-wheat-yield-contest/) - NOVEMBER 9, 2020 How Do You Win the National Wheat Yield Contest? Taking the top prize at the National Wheat Yield Contest (NWYC) is no easy feat. Growers face uncertain conditions at the beginning of the season. But, bringing in a record-setting yield comes with many rewards, and for a select few growers, they can - [Farmers Welcome Warmer Weather as Planting Races Ahead](https://arnuschfarms.com/2021/06/07/farmers-welcome-warmer-weather-as-planting-races-ahead/) - 5/21/2021 | 11:44 AM CDTPlanting has sped ahead on Arnusch Farms in northeast Colorado after a much-needed dose of rainfall eased drought conditions. After a cool start to the month, farmers have made rapid planting progress this May. (Photo courtesy of Marc Arnusch)ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- May's chilly start wasn't welcomed by many this spring. - [From Field To Glass: Developing The Supply Chain For The Craft Beer And Spirits Industry](https://arnuschfarms.com/2021/08/12/from-field-to-glass-developing-the-supply-chain-for-the-craft-beer-and-spirits-industry/) - With margins as tight as they are in production agriculture, creating value-added opportunities is a must in order to keep the family farm in the family. At the 2020 American Farm Bureau convention, Colorado farmer March Arnusch shared his journey to re-invent his operation by tapping into the trending craft beer and spirits industry. Here's - [Rethink Fall N In Wheat Are We Overfeeding Wheat Fall Nitrogen Applications?](https://arnuschfarms.com/2021/10/29/rethink-fall-n-in-wheat-are-we-overfeeding-wheat-with-fall-nitrogen-applications/) - OCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- With nitrogen supplies tight and costs skyrocketing, there's never been a better year to take advantage of wheat's minimal fertilizer needs in the fall. Take it from Marc Arnusch, a Colorado farmer who discovered he was overfeeding his wheat crop with nitrogen, in an effort to get the crop up and - [The fight over water rights in the High Plains](https://arnuschfarms.com/2022/02/14/the-fight-over-water-rights-in-the-high-plains/) - Commissioner Kate Greenberg, Colorado Department of Agriculture: “At the Colorado Department of Agriculture we are eyes wide open that we are dealing with, with a real climate crisis. And agriculture is among the first impacted.” Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg is well aware that this climate crisis has impacted farmers in the eastern part - [Planting For Protection: Wheat Stem Sawfly Management](https://arnuschfarms.com/2021/06/16/planting-for-protection-wheat-stem-sawfly-management/) - We have watched their quick descent into Colorado over the years and now Wheat Stem Sawfly is active in most areas of the Central and Northern Hard Red Winter Wheat growing region. The damage done by infestations continues to be a problem for producers already facing tight margins. Stem breakage and lodging from feeding presents - [View From the Cab Western Farmer Tackles Wind, Water, and Weather Challenges](https://arnuschfarms.com/2022/05/02/view-from-the-cab-western-farmer-tackles-wind-water-and-weather-challenges/) - DECATUR, Ill. (DTN) -- The winds have been howling ominous warnings across Colorado's Prospect Valley this spring. Marc Arnusch, who farms with his family near Keenesburg, has already destroyed some fields of drought-withered winter wheat and barley. Last week, gale-force winds toppled the tower that transmits global positioning information to the tech-savvy farm. Arnusch is ## Pages - [Home](https://arnuschfarms.com/) - FEATURED PRODUCTS SEED We are farmers first, and seed suppliers second, so we understand what it takes to grow a successful and profitable barley crop. The first step is always with the seed. We assure you that our varieties have superior yield potential and an ironclad agronomic package that will benefit your acres. Learn More - [About Us](https://arnuschfarms.com/about/) - About Us ABOUT US 4 Generations of American Farmers and Farming Innovation Produce High Quality Crops. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, immigrants to the United States from Austria in 1952, Marc Arnusch became the third generation of Arnusch descendants to work and cultivate land located beneath the shadows of the Rocky - [History](https://arnuschfarms.com/history/) - History OUR HISTORY Our family farm is here because of one crop; the sugar beet. When Andreas Arnusch and his wife Katharina decided to pack up their 3 boys and leave their life behind in their home country of Austria, they were looking for what they called “golden opportunity,” that was still alive in America. - [Our Team](https://arnuschfarms.com/our-team/) - Our Team Team Spirit The Arnusch family farm owes its existence to the sugar beet. Andreas Arnusch and his wife Katharina emigrated from Austria to the U.S. in 1952 with their three sons, seeking new opportunities. Settling in Keenesburg, CO, Andreas quickly found work in the local sugar beet industry due to his expertise. 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Host Shaun Haney Read More » March 13, 2025 No Comments ## Artisan Grains - [Sonora](https://arnuschfarms.com/artisan-grain-post/sonora/) - Sonora is a white, ancient heritage wheat, that lends itself to multiple uses including flour for tortillas, posole, and beer. It is also well tolerated by many people who suffer from celiac disease and wheat allergies. Artisan bakers and brewers alike will love this wheat for it’s earthy, nutty, and sweet flavor. - [LCS Genie](https://arnuschfarms.com/artisan-grain-post/lcs-genie/) - LCS Genie is officially recommended by the American Malting Barley Association and continually sources winners at the Great American Beer Festival and Malt Cup competitions. In the malthouse LCS Genie performs on all levels of flavor creation while being extremely efficient with a beta-glucan content under 100 ppm. Adapted to grow in 17 states there - [LCS Odyssey](https://arnuschfarms.com/artisan-grain-post/lcs-odyssey/) - LCS Odyssey is a 2-row spring barley variety with incredible top end yield potential and medium stature. This variety is cereal cyst nematode resistant, highly water use efficient, and 98% plump and greater on 6/64. LCS Odyssey is adapted to grow in an amazing 18 state area and offers many traits maltsters desire. Recommended seeding - [Antero](https://arnuschfarms.com/artisan-grain-post/antero/) - Antero is a white winter wheat variety with unique malting qualities that lends itself to a wide range of use. Dubbed “The Sweetness” by maltsters and distillers this distinctly Colorado wheat is largely untapped potential for the craft beer and spirits industry. ## Seeds - [LCS Odyssey](https://arnuschfarms.com/seeds-posts/lcs-odyssey/) - LCS Odyssey is a 2-row spring barley variety with incredible top end yield potential and medium stature. This variety is cereal cyst nematode resistant, highly water use efficient, and 98% plump and greater on 6/64. LCS Odyssey is adapted to grow in an amazing 18 state area and offers many traits maltsters desire. Recommended seeding - [LCS Genie](https://arnuschfarms.com/seeds-posts/lcs-genie/) - LCS Genie is a 2-row spring barley variety adapted to grow in multiple growing regions across the United States. It has tremendous yield potential, a great overall disease package, high water use efficiency, and flexibility on the irrigated or dryland acre. 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