Bonnie Johnson
June 27, 2025
Media ArticleCentral Life Sciences welcomes Michael Lash as the new Sales Development Manager for Illinois. With strong experience in grain storage and pest control, Lash is ready to help grain producers protect their harvests.
His appointment comes as grain marketing becomes more complex. With corn priced around $4.20 per bushel according to the USDA’s 2025 outlook and increasing corn and wheat acres across the Midwest, farmers are storing grain longer. While this offers marketing flexibility, it also brings higher risks like insect damage, weight loss, and dockage.
“Protecting the value of stored grain is just as important as producing it,” said Lash. “My goal is to support Illinois producers with tailored, start-to-finish treatment strategies—whether they’re prepping bins, applying directly to grain, or responding to insect pressure.”
Lash provides guidance throughout the storage process, offering solutions like Gravista® Insecticide, now available in a new quart size. This product works for both empty bins and post-harvest stored grain, giving farmers more ways to protect their crops.
“Illinois farmers already know the importance of rotating products in the field to stay ahead of insect resistance,” Lash said. “We’re applying that same principle to stored grain in the Bug Free Grains lineup. Gravista® Insecticide is designed to help maintain grain quality and reduce shrink.”
Central Life Sciences continues to focus on helping farmers through local support and smart products. Illinois producers and grain operators can contact Lash for expert advice and planning support as they prepare for longer storage in the 2025 season.
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