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Farm Rescue's mission is to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and volunteer workforce to plant, hay or harvest their crop. Livestock feeding assistance is also available to ranchers. Farm Rescue helps farm and ranch families in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.

"Gooseneck continues to be an incredible partner for our efforts and you’ve definitely got a wonderful group of employees behind you!"

- Dan Erdmann, Program Manager at Farm Rescue

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Billie Lentz, Ally Bauer, Heather Drader, and Crystll Kuhnhenn, part of the Gooseneck Implement team
08 Mar, 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day: Empowering Women in Agriculture In every corner of the agricultural world, women are shattering stereotypes and making their mark in roles traditionally dominated by men. From farm management to agribusiness leadership and technological innovation, women are proving that they not only belong in the industry but excel in it. As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions of women in agriculture and the pivotal role they play in shaping its future. The empowerment of women in agriculture goes beyond just achieving equality; it's a strategic move for the industry's growth and sustainability. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we unlock new perspectives and drive innovation, ultimately strengthening the agricultural sector as a whole. 
28 Feb, 2024
Store Spotlight: Mohall, ND
Photo of Maria Ness, Gooseneck Implements General Manager in Mohall, ND
By Ally Bauer 13 Feb, 2024
Maria Ness: Mohall General Manager
Exterior photo of the Gooseneck Implement Minot, North Dakota location
07 Feb, 2024
Store Spotlight: Minot, ND
Exterior image of the Kenmare, North Dakota Gooseneck Implement store.
15 Jan, 2024
Store Spotlight: Kenmare, ND
By Savanna Hill 27 Sep, 2023
With the recent rain delay, and working through crop changes, here are some key recommendations to keep in mind for your combine:
Two local service technicians at Gooseneck Implement in Elgin, Kristian Roth, left, and Rob Friesz,
By Savanna Hill 02 May, 2023
Gooseneck Implement Fields New Program to Train Techs
Concept art of new Bowman, North Dakota  Gooseneck Implement store
By Emily Giffey 02 Dec, 2022
Gooseneck Implement’s Bowman location will see a major building upgrade in 2024. The new state-of-the-art facility will allow our Bowman team to work more efficiently along with a better-quality work environment. Our team can’t wait to see what other ways this new facility will help us better serve the community! Charlie Bostyan, Bowman store manager, shared with us some of his thoughts on the new location, "Bowman serves as a cornerstone for agriculture in Southwestern North Dakota, Northwestern South Dakota, and Southeastern Montana. With the addition of this state-of-the-art facility, we will be able to support all the needs of our customers today and the future of agriculture in our great states." He expressed a great appreciation for the support from the community, "This location has been supported by an outstanding customer base as well as a great community and we couldn’t be prouder to partner with them. We look forward to having a facility that will have the size and capabilities for our employees and customers to grow into the future together." Alicia Hess, General Manager, is also excited about what this new facility will mean for the future of Gooseneck Implement in the area, "A larger, more efficient location will allow us to better serve and support our customers while also creating a higher quality work environment for our employees. This new facility is Gooseneck’s commitment that we are here for the long haul to support our community, our extensive customer base, and both our current and future employees." Learn more about our Bowman location here . Learn more about the city of Bowman here .
Photo of agronomists scouting a field in North Dakota.
By Ally Bauer 15 Nov, 2022
We interviewed Mattie Schmitt., a Gooseneck Agronomist who services customers in the Rugby-Towner area, to learn more about the Gooseneck Agronomy program. Mattie has been with Gooseneck Implement for almost 2.5 years and she brings immense knowledge and expertise to the agronomy department here at Gooseneck Implement. Her favorite crop is canola, because “It surprises (her) year after year of what it’s capable of, plus it’s beautiful when it’s at full bloom.” Mattie says that a Gooseneck Agronomist will typically go through 4 “seasons” throughout the year. They are categorized into the following: springs work, crop scouting, soil sampling, and office work. Each season is very different and varies in terms of how busy they are, but they are all very important to helping our customers to our fullest potential. The crop year for agronomists begins in August with the soil sampling season. During this time of year, an agronomist is busy meeting “with all of our clients before they get busy with harvest to discuss the current crop year and figure out our intended crops for the upcoming year.” But this season doesn’t end when harvest starts. “Once harvest gets rolling and the crops start coming off the field, our workload picks up. We are then in a race to finish our Soil, Water, and Topography (SWAT) Mapping, and soil sampling prior to snowfall and/or freeze up.” This season can be a very busy time, as agronomists are trying to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. The next season in the crop year for agronomists is the slow time of winter. This season consists of “training, client meetings to discuss the upcoming year, a lot of computer work analyzing all kinds of data (soil test results, harvest data, nutrient removal, etc.), and creating analytic reports.” During this time, they also create crop plans and prescriptions for their clients. Springs work begins at the end of March and the first part of April. “We are busy this time of year finishing up client meetings to make sure we are ready for spring, finalizing and delivering our crop plans and prescriptions to our clients and/or local co-ops, and always being by our phone to be able to assist with any seeding issues that may come up.” Mattie said that this is the most hectic time for the agronomist, but “it can be somewhat less hectic the more we are able to plan and prepare in the winter months.” Lastly, agronomists enter scouting season. This season runs from the end of April to the beginning of September. “We typically start scouting fields prior to seeding to be able to give our clients a good idea of what’s out there for weeds prior to seeding.” This season is typically not as busy as the springs work or soil sampling but is still a busier time for agronomists. After this, an agronomist will enter back into scouting in August and begin the whole process over again with their clients. The difference between a Gooseneck agronomist and other types of agronomists is the types of service we offer. “Some things we offer that very few other agronomists offer in the area is the Soil, Water, and Topography (SWAT) technology that we use to create our variable soil zones.” Other things that Gooseneck agronomists provide to farmers include crop planning, soil sampling, crop scouting, technology service, a trusted, non-biased crop consultant, and their knowledge and expertise. Mattie compares a Gooseneck agronomist to an independent crop consultant. “On average, we have roughly 10 (could be less or more depending on the types of operations we work with) clients we work with. We are non-biased consultants when it comes to cropping products (seed, fertilizer, pesticides etc.). We get to know each client’s operation for how they do things. We may bring recommendations and suggestions on how we think something may benefit their operation but for the most part, we tailor it to their operation. As Gooseneck consultants, we are the ones with the boots on the ground taking our clients’ soil samples, scouting, and analyzing all their data. Our goal is to understand their operation as best as we can to be able to benefit their operation as best as we can.” So, what does it take to be a Gooseneck agronomist? Mattie says that some qualifications to become a Gooseneck agronomist include: A strong work ethic, discipline, determination, and motivation are probably the most important “qualifications” Ideally, it’d be beneficial to have experience in the farming industry and have at least 2 years of agronomy, but they will train the right consultant. Interested in a career in agronomy at Gooseneck Implement? Check out our job board to see what openings we currently have.
Jamie Melgaard, CEO of Gooseneck Implement
By Emily Giffey 17 Oct, 2022
Jamie grew up in Kenmare, ND , and was in high school when his dad, through his job at the bank, connected Jamie with Jim, a banking client and farmer north of town. This connection turned into four years of mentorship, learning everything there was to know about farming. Through the experience, Jamie regularly had to do business with dealerships in the community, including Gooseneck. While he didn’t love when machinery broke down, it was always exciting to go into Gooseneck. It meant getting to see Kevin and Gary and the other employees who always made Jamie feel important and like he mattered, even while just being a local farmer’s hired hand. When Jim’s son was old enough to take over Jamie’s position on the farm, Jim put in a good word at Gooseneck and Kevin took a chance on Jamie. During his summer break from college, Jamie stepped into a jack-of-all-trades role, doing everything Kevin needed him to do, from washing and cleaning to setting up, delivering, fixing, and showing others how to operate the equipment. He remembers thinking that the work was something he enjoyed and even though he went back to college after that summer, he knew that working in that industry, and specifically at Gooseneck with Kevin again, was something he wanted to pursue. From there he worked his way up in the company to finally landing his current role as CEO. Jamie feels most fulfilled when he is helping others, which ties in perfectly with his job at Gooseneck. From helping the employees learn and grow to assisting customers with whatever they need, he loves knowing that he has helped someone achieve their goals. Jamie also enjoys the industry as a whole, the people it attracts, and its powerful purpose of feeding the world. He sees the people as the biggest strength of the company. In his words, they are what makes it all happen. Gooseneck’s vision is “We care more.” and the employees seem to have a shared passion for taking care of their customers. Jamie is passionate about all projects he works on at Gooseneck, but a current one he is particularly focused on is the Leadership Development Program, which is all about growing together while developing current and future leaders. He is looking forward to the first class completing this program and launching the next class of leaders. He feels great pride and excitement behind the first class. The accomplishments they’ve achieved and the growth they’ve seen throughout the program have been exciting for him to witness. Employee retention is another project that is important to him. Jamie might be a little biased, but he looks at Gooseneck as a great place to work and would like all employees to stay long-term and be excited to come to work. While Jamie loves the work he does at Gooseneck, his favorite thing to do is spend time with his family. Hunting and fishing time has now transitioned into weekends at the lake or days spent with his grandson, and he is enjoying every minute of it. Just being with family is what‘s most important to him.
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