Lakeshore Ag

Agricultural businesses often require fertilizer solutions that are both effective and affordable, tailored to specific soil types, crop requirements, and environmental conditions. However, farmers face a significant challenge: while custom fertilizers provide the flexibility they need, they often come at a premium price. The additional resources and effort required to develop specialized formulations drive up costs, putting these solutions out of reach for many in the industry.

Lakeshore Ag is addressing this need by custom-manufacturing high-technology liquid fertilizers that deliver tailored solutions without compromising affordability or effectiveness.

Lakeshore Ag offers a broad range of nutritional products enriched with critical macronutrients, micronutrients, sugars, bio stimulants and stress-mitigation compounds to support plant growth. These solutions are designed for various applications, including in-furrow mixes, starter blends, banded applications, and foliar formulations. It helps optimize plant health, farm productivity, and overall yield, by targeting key growth and environmental challenges.

Unlike large fertilizer manufacturers that rely on complex supply chains, the company takes a fundamentally different approach. While big manufacturers prioritize mass production and incur additional expenses through distribution, inventory management and shipping, Lakeshore Ag focuses on customization and efficiency. As a result, customers are no longer limited to generic and off-the-shelf products that may not meet their unique needs.

“Our products are formulated to meet specific crop needs and timing, maximizing the full potential for any crop to achieve yield, quality, and ROI. This is best achieved by combining an understanding of both agronomics and plant physiology,” says Kevin DeHerrera, Lakeshore Ag Founder.

Lakeshore Ag’s tailored approach creates efficiencies across the supply chain, streamlining the delivery process to growers. It aligns formulations to specific crop needs and provides superior custom fertilizers at competitive prices while ensuring farmers’ nutritional requirements are met effectively.

Investing in the future of agriculture remains a central value to Lakeshore Ag’s mission. The company continuously updates its formulations based on a combination of university research, on-farm trials and input from agronomic experts. This commitment to leading-edge technology ensures that Lakeshore Ag stays ahead of evolving challenges in modern farming.

The company validates product performance by using field-simulated growth chambers and extensive in-field testing. This rigorous process ensures their solutions remain relevant, effective, and scientifically proven.

Lakeshore Ag places immense value on the relationships it builds with customers, recognizing them as essential sources of feedback and insight. This collaborative approach enables the company to deliver solutions that align with real-world farming needs.

For example, Lakeshore Ag’s partnership with Logan Ag showcases the impact of its expertise. Initially offering just one nutritional product, Logan Ag was able to expand its portfolio to over two dozen products by leveraging Lakeshore Ag’s agronomic knowledge. This expansion allowed Logan Ag to meet diverse customer needs more effectively.

A key factor in this success was Lakeshore Ag’s market-responsive pricing strategy. While competitors raised prices despite falling raw ingredient costs, Lakeshore Ag aligned its pricing with market changes, building trust and demonstrating its commitment to fairness and transparency. This approach provided Logan Ag with cost savings, stable demand and increased market traction for both companies.

Teamwork and a deep commitment to customer support are at the secret of Lakeshore Ag’s success. A standout example of this dedication is the team’s willingness to fulfill urgent customer requests, even if it requires going beyond typical hours of operation.

To enhance its expertise, Lakeshore Ag staffs knowledgeable consultants and maintains a skilled sales force capable of delivering effective solutions to growers. By prioritizing exceptional service and offering innovative, tailored solutions, Lakeshore Ag addresses immediate farming challenges while laying the foundation for long-term agricultural success.