| Marion is a farmer from western Illinois and is the entrepreneur of Calmer's Ag Research Center which is one of the largest independent farmer run, non-funded research centers in the nation. During the summer months he hosts tour groups from the U.S. and several foreign countries. During the winter months, Marion is a popular speaker at various farm meetings where he shares his research results He is best known as a farmer doing research for farmers. |
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| Marion Calmer President - CALMER Ag Research |
In 1985, while on a field
tour at Herman Warsaw's
farm, Marion became
intrigued with the concept
of doing on-farm research
tour at Herman Warsaw's
farm, Marion became
intrigued with the concept
of doing on-farm research
In 1991, Marion was selected as one
of four finalists for the Illinois Soybean
Association's Young Leader Program.
Marion has been a DuPont No-till
Neighbor and a featured speaker at
DuPont and Monsanto Residue
Management Conference and the
National No-Till Conference from
1994 - present. Marion is a corporate
member of the Conservation
Technology Information Center (CTIC).
In 1994 and 1995, Marion received State and National Honor Awards from
the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS). Nominated for the JC
Young Farmer Award in 1995 and in 1996, won the No-till Innovator Award
for the category - Public Image of Agriculture. In 1998, he was selected as
one of the 25 most influential people in American Agriculture. In 1999, he
was selected as Black Hawk College's Outstanding Alumnus of the Year.
of four finalists for the Illinois Soybean
Association's Young Leader Program.
Marion has been a DuPont No-till
Neighbor and a featured speaker at
DuPont and Monsanto Residue
Management Conference and the
National No-Till Conference from
1994 - present. Marion is a corporate
member of the Conservation
Technology Information Center (CTIC).
In 1994 and 1995, Marion received State and National Honor Awards from
the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS). Nominated for the JC
Young Farmer Award in 1995 and in 1996, won the No-till Innovator Award
for the category - Public Image of Agriculture. In 1998, he was selected as
one of the 25 most influential people in American Agriculture. In 1999, he
was selected as Black Hawk College's Outstanding Alumnus of the Year.
| Marion with Herman Warsaw, the world record holder of non-irrigated corn yield of 372 bushels per acre |
Marion has been featured in several popular farm magazines, such as
Successful Farming, Farm Journal, Farm Industry News, Prairie Farmer,
Corn Farmer, Corn and Soybean Digest, Pig American.
Successful Farming, Farm Journal, Farm Industry News, Prairie Farmer,
Corn Farmer, Corn and Soybean Digest, Pig American.
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at his own farm. With the help of Ric Fritz, Marion put in his first
nitrogen study comparing different rates. Since that time,
research efforts have expanded to as many as 350 plots.
Marion's researchprotocol uses replicated randomized plot
designs which are field length and planter width in size. Various
subjects studied include row spacings, dry fertilizer, populations, corn hybrids,
soybean varieties, chemical applications, tillage systems, genetic enhancements,
planting dates, farm equipment designs, and no-till attachments.
nitrogen study comparing different rates. Since that time,
research efforts have expanded to as many as 350 plots.
Marion's researchprotocol uses replicated randomized plot
designs which are field length and planter width in size. Various
subjects studied include row spacings, dry fertilizer, populations, corn hybrids,
soybean varieties, chemical applications, tillage systems, genetic enhancements,
planting dates, farm equipment designs, and no-till attachments.
Calmer Ag Research...
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