Crop Consulting

Soil Sampling
Our professional agronomists are trained in the latest soil sampling techniques. Consistent soil sampling is the key to getting accurate soil test results. Crop Quest takes soil samples for clients under contract and provides custom soil sampling services
for non-contract clients.

Fertilizer Recommendations
Our agronomists sell no products and make unbiased fertilizer recommendations, based on
certified laboratory analysis of each sample. Recommendations take into consideration yield goal,
carryover fertilizer levels, and other variables.

Regular Field Checks
Crop Quest checks fields under contract regularly during the growing season. During certain times
of the year, agronomists may visit a field more frequently, should situations arise that require close
monitoring. After each field check, clients are given a detailed field report detailing current field and
crop conditions.

Insect Scouting
Our agronomists are trained to scout for beneficial and harmful insects that may be present.
When infestations reach threatening levels, our staff recommends the best products and rates for
control.

Weed Scouting
Our agronomists scout fields and identify weed problems that may be present. After fields are
scouted, weed problems are noted and mapped on a client's field report. When treatments are
required, we recommend the best products and rates for control.

Disease Scouting
Crop Quest agronomists are always on the lookout for disease problems that may threaten a
client's crop. When conditions require treatment, our staff recommends the best products and
rates for control.

Ag-Chemical Recommendations
When weed, insect or disease problems are found in a client's field, the Crop Quest staff
recommends the best products and rates for control and when and where the products should
be applied. We sell no products, so clients can be assured they are getting unbiased
recommendations.

Irrigation Scheduling
Our staff monitors soil moisture across irrigated fields during each regular field check. Using
penetrometers, soil probes and water use charts for various crops, our staff can improve a
client's irrigation efficiency.

Equipment Calibration
As part of our full service program, our staff assists clients with calibrating and adjusting sprayers,
chemigation systems, planters and other equipment.

Detailed Field Reports
After each regular field check, our agronomists complete a detailed field report for the client.
Each report contains weed, insect and disease scouting results, maps highlighting field
conditions, irrigation scheduling information and ag-chemical recommendations.

Permanent Record Keeping
Crop Quest maintains permanent records for each field under contract. This information
provides clients and agronomists with a longtime history of each field. Soil fertility levels,
water quality, soil type, crop yields, insects, weed problems and other data is updated
each season.

Seed Variety Recommendations
Each year, our staff meets with representatives from seed companies to discuss new
hybrids or varieties. In addition, our agronomists constantly exchange yield data with each
other across the company, evaluating performance and noting problems. With this
information in hand, our staff can recommend the best variety for each client's field.

Crop Rotation Planning
With the passage of the new farm bill, crop rotation planning will become more important.
Crop Quest helps clients plan crop rotation patterns, taking into account herbicide use,
crop prices, weed problems and other variables.

Computerized Crop Budgets
As part of our full service program, our staff generates computerized crop budgets for each
field. The budgets take into account fixed and variable costs, with a breakdown on all crop
inputs. Each budget projects a potential net and gross profit, with break even yield data. 

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