Dan Sem

 Please join us on this week’s Agronomists Happy Hour as we sit down with Dan Sem, General Manager of Dakota Agronomy Partners. With decades of hands‑on experience in grain marketing and fertilizer management, Dan brings a rare blend of big‑picture strategy and field‑level know‑how. He’s seen the industry evolve from slow‑turn elevators to today’s high‑speed, data‑driven operations, and he’s here to share what’s working—and what isn’t—as farmers contend with shifting global supply chains, unpredictable weather, and the ever‑present need to manage risk. 

In our conversation, Dan opens up about balancing price‑hedging tactics with on‑the‑ground realities, the logistical puzzles that keep him up at night, and why building a strong workplace culture is just as crucial as choosing the right product. Whether you’re wrestling with spring seeding timelines or scouting for talent in a tight labor market, Dan’s insights will help you sharpen your decision‑making toolkit and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for an honest, entertaining look at modern agriculture straight from the front lines.