Every farmer knows there’s no shortcut to getting the job done right. But for growers like Jayson Willimack of Oxford Junction, Indiana, getting it done right and fast is a matter of survival. With a short planting window and thousands of acres to cover, Willimack has built his operation around precision, efficiency, and practical technology.

Between his own acres and custom work, Jayson and his team plant more than 10,000 acres each spring. Keeping up with that workload while maintaining accuracy required a rethink of his nitrogen application and chemical mixing processes. That’s where SurePoint Ag Systems came in.

A Smarter Nitrogen System

“We apply all our nitrogen with our planters. Basically, they took our brand-new Deere planters straight from the plant, took it to Trackside, and put our nitrogen system on it with a high-speed pump,” Willimack says.

That single upgrade - switching from a homemade system to a SurePoint-engineered nitrogen application setup - made an immediate difference.

Before the switch, Jayson’s team was running a pieced-together system using a rate controller, a hydraulic pump from an old sprayer, and various homemade modifications. It worked on paper but struggled to keep up in the field. “We could only run about 6 to 6.5 miles per hour with a high-speed planter,” he said. “It just couldn’t keep up.”

When Jayson began evaluating new planters, he connected with the SurePoint Ag team, who helped design a nitrogen delivery system tailored to his speed, acres, and target rates. The system features a high-capacity PumpRight™ pump and customized plumbing designed for consistent flow across every row - even at higher speeds and rates.

“The limiting factor for our corn planting was always the nitrogen system,” he explained. “Last season we planted over 6,000 acres of corn between our own farm and custom work - and we were really happy with how the new setup performed.”

In total, the Willimack team planted more than 10,000 acres and harvested around 9,000 - an impressive benchmark for efficiency in any operation.

Investing for Speed and Accuracy

When asked what drove the change, Jayson was quick to point to both timing and dependability.

“Part of the motivator was that we could go to John Deere and have the planter come all set up - that was nice,” he said. “Price-wise, it was more expensive than what we had done before, but the better pump and setup, plus the integration into the Deere system, made it worth it.”

The payoff came almost immediately. “We can now plant 6,000 acres in nine days instead of twelve,” he said. “Having the accuracy, and knowing we can kick it up a gear if a storm is coming, is huge.”

The SurePoint nitrogen system delivers more than speed. Its precision control ensures accurate rate delivery, eliminating the variability that often comes with mechanical systems. That means better yield potential and fewer wasted inputs.

For Jayson, the real value lies in consistency - knowing the system will deliver the same accuracy on acre 6,000 as it did on acre number one.

QuickDraw™: Mixing Made Simple

After streamlining nitrogen application, the next challenge was spray mixing. Jayson’s operation had been relying on hot loads from their retailer, which worked fine but added cost and reduced flexibility.

That changed with the installation of the QuickDraw™ Automated Chemical Mixing System from SurePoint Ag Systems.

“The QuickDraw mainly mixes chemicals for our sprayer,” Jayson explained. “Before, we were getting hot loads from our retailer. Now we’ll save enough by mixing our own chemicals to pay for the QuickDraw and the shed we’re putting it in - all in about 18 months or less.”

The QuickDraw system automates chemical mixing, allowing users to pre-set recipes, control chemical volumes, and ensure each batch is perfectly mixed before it ever reaches the sprayer.

“The simplicity was a big plus,” he said. “We can get everything set up, push a button, and know it will mix accurately. That means a lot, because mistakes are expensive. Most of these chemicals are costly per ounce, and if a batch gets messed up by human error, it’s not cheap.” 

Automation That Pays for Itself

For Willimack, QuickDraw has done more than simplify the process - it’s created measurable ROI. The system’s ability to automate precision chemical loading has reduced labor time, improved accuracy, and freed up operators for other critical tasks during the busy spray season.

“With QuickDraw, we can mix on our own schedule and know it’s done right every time,” Jayson said. “The savings are real, but so is the peace of mind.”

By eliminating manual measurement and the potential for over- or under-application, the system helps operators maintain regulatory compliance and achieve optimal field performance. “We can trust the data,” Jayson said. “Every batch, every tank, it’s all consistent.”

Precision Through Partnership

Behind the technology, Jayson credits SurePoint’s team for their responsiveness and commitment to making the setup work for his operation.

“When we started looking at new planters, they didn’t just sell us parts - they helped us design the right system for our acres,” he said. “They listened, they understood what we were trying to do, and they made sure everything fit the way it should.”

The relationship didn’t end with installation. “If I’ve got a question, I know I can pick up the phone and get someone who knows their stuff,” he added. “That support is a big deal.”

It’s that focus on real-world solutions that sets SurePoint apart. Whether it’s integrating control systems, optimizing liquid delivery, or improving sprayer mixing accuracy, the company’s goal is to help growers make technology work for them — not the other way around.

Technology That Scales With the Operation

As Willimack’s farm continues to grow, scalability has become essential. SurePoint’s modular design philosophy allows him to expand or adapt as his needs evolve - whether that means integrating prescription-based nitrogen control, adding a second QuickDraw system, or adopting Sentinel™ for rate monitoring in the future.

“We wanted something that could grow with us,” Jayson said. “SurePoint helped us plan for that. We can add on later without starting over.”

That scalability, combined with SurePoint’s precision control and automation, helps ensure his investments will continue to deliver long-term value.

The Payoff: Efficiency That Compounds

The tangible benefits from SurePoint’s systems - faster planting, more accurate application, and automated chemical mixing - all lead to the same result: more efficiency, more uptime, and more control.

“Time is everything in the spring,” Jayson emphasized. “If you can cover more acres faster without sacrificing accuracy, it pays off.”

That “payoff” shows up in saved fuel, fewer refills, more accurate field data, and, ultimately, higher productivity. For operations like Jayson’s, where a few lost days can mean thousands in delayed planting, those efficiencies quickly compound.

“Everything just works together now,” he said. “That’s worth a lot.”

The Bigger Picture: Precision That Performs

SurePoint Ag’s nitrogen systems and QuickDraw™ aren’t isolated tools - they’re part of a larger ecosystem built to help growers control every aspect of product delivery, from seed and fertilizer to crop protection and irrigation injection.

Their technology integrates with existing farm equipment and displays, bringing new capabilities to planters, applicators, and sprayers without requiring a complete overhaul. That’s key for farms like Willimack’s, where maximizing the return on existing equipment is just as important as adopting new innovations.

From PumpRight™ for high-speed, high-volume liquid delivery to Sentinel™ for real-time rate monitoring and Planter Technology Upgrades like MVX™ and RFX™, each system works toward one goal: helping growers achieve consistent, measurable results.

The Bottom Line

Willimack’s experience illustrates what happens when technology meets practicality. By investing in systems that deliver both precision and reliability, he’s been able to streamline his operation, reduce risk, and expand capacity - all without adding complexity.

“SurePoint helped us take a good system and make it great,” Jayson said. “It’s not just about technology; it’s about how you use it to keep moving forward.”

For SurePoint, that’s what “precision” really means - not just data and devices, but dependable performance that translates into real-world results.