MAC Welcomes Three High-Performing Advisors

May 16, 2024

In a strategic move to bolster support for equipment dealers, the ten Advisors of MAC proudly announce the addition of three seasoned industry experts to its roster of trusted professionals.

Dave Dell boasts extensive leadership results in various agricultural enterprises including with New Holland and CNH, bringing a wealth of functional experience to the table. His expertise lies in coaching and mentoring business leaders, as well as crafting efficient processes and organizational frameworks for optimal performance.

Renowned within the farm equipment industry for his knowledge and promotion of used equipment, Casey Seymour is the founder of Moving Iron LLC, a podcast “Dedicated to following the trends and economic drivers of the Ag Equipment Business”. With a background encompassing diverse roles in a major Deere dealership, Seymour hosts the well-attended annual Moving Iron Summit.

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Video: Dr. Emerson Nafziger: Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Corn

The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emerson Nafziger from the University of Illinois breaks down decades of nitrogen research. From the evolution of N rate guidelines to how soil health and hybrid genetics influence nitrogen use efficiency, this conversation unpacks the science behind smarter fertilization. Improving how we set nitrogen fertilizer rates for rainfed corn is a key focus. Discover why the MRTN model matters more than ever, and how shifting mindsets and better data can boost yields and environmental outcomes. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"The nitrogen that comes from soil mineralization is the first nitrogen the plant sees, and its role is underestimated."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Emerson Nafziger is Professor Emeritus of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with degrees in agronomy from Ohio State, Purdue, and Illinois. His research has focused on nitrogen rate strategies and crop productivity. He co-developed the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) model, which is widely used across the Midwest. His research spans N response trials, hybrid interactions, crop rotation effects, and yield stability.