Our beginning
Jim Gill grew up on a dairy farm south of Northfield, Minnesota. After completing a degree in Plant Pathology from the University of Minnesota, Jim worked as a consulting agronomist for crop consulting cooperatives in Wisconsin and Minnesota for four years. He quickly realized there was a better way, and started Gill Agricultural Consulting in 1986. As an independent crop consultant, Jim’s sole focus is on maximizing yields for his clients while sustaining their success. Now a family business, Jim’s sons are involved and will continue the tradition of providing agronomic services and delivering unbiased advice for farmers in the upper midwest.
Hiring an independent crop consultant has many benefits. Before the snow has even melted, Gill Ag is working with you to develop detailed crop plans. Purchase your seed, fertilizer, and chemicals with confidence knowing that every product will be put to good use in an efficient and precise plan. As the season progresses, Gill Ag is with you every step of the way. We handle the monitoring and testing of your crop health so we can catch problems early and ensure they don’t become too big to handle.
Our Mission
Agricultural production is the cornerstone of America. Our mission is to use research-informed, industry-backed agronomy to help farmers thrive while maintaining plant, soil, and water health.
Plant
health is paramount. We fight bugs and diseases before they are a problem to preserve yield potential.
Soil
is a valuable resource. We help you manage soil fertility to achieve high yields in a sustainable manner.
Water
is an important aspect of cropping systems. We help you consider its impact on your operations.
We don’t do anything in isolation. Gill Ag’s approach is integrated, informed, and comprehensive. Every clients’ fields are unique, and our boots on the ground approach ensures proper detection and identification of problems as they develop. We tailor each plan to suit the client, and constantly make in-season adjustments to address issues and opportunities.
