Summer Internship – Jason Emsweller

Hello everyone! Over this past summer, I had the opportunity to intern with Laughery Valley Ag in southeast Indiana. During this internship, I was able to do a wide variety of different tasks including working with farmers to help make better management decisions. This may involve scouting some of their fields and determining if the field may need replanted or if a certain pest may need to be controlled in the field. In addition, the farmer may have a situation where they need advice on a certain fertilizer blend to use on a field or what herbicides can and cannot be sprayed on that particular field. Besides helping farmers with management decisions, I would also help load out customers with different chemicals, liquid and dry fertilizers, and seed for their needs. During the latter part of my internship, I assisted one of our applicators that sprayed fungicide on corn and soybeans with a spray drone. Holding around 10.5 gallons, this spray drone could cover roughly 5 acres, so I would refill the tank and change the battery every time the drone came back in for another load. Overall, I had a great experience with Laughery Valley Ag this summer whether it be giving advice to farmers, helping supply them with products they need, or assisting in the application of certain pesticides as well.