AGRICULTURE & FARM NEWS
Winter Wheat Management
As wheat harvest is wrapping up over a good portion of the country, “it’s not too early to start thinking about your wheat seed needs for this fall,” states Dwight Koops, Crop Quest President. In [...]
Welcome…
We would like to welcome our newest employees to Crop Quest! We're excited the have them join us in three different states. Some come from many miles away, while others will be consulting in their [...]
Drought Remains Concern
Spring is in the air, planting season is in progress, but what does Mother Nature have in store? “We are experiencing the worse drought since 1988 (and reminiscent of the 1930’s) in terms of coverage,” [...]
Avoiding Insect And Weed Issues In Soybeans
Soybeans are a great option for producers to utilize in rotation. Soybeans are not only good for the soil, they are also a good option to clean up fields for other crops in a rotation [...]
Controlling Western Bean Cutworm
Western Bean Cutworm can be a serious pest in field corn, significantly reducing yield and quality if not properly managed. In the past, Western Bean Cutworm (WBC) could be found concentrated to smaller hotspots in [...]
Spider Mite Management in Corn
Spider mites can be a major pest across the Crop Quest trade area. Although we worry about spider mite management mostly in corn, they can be very damaging in sorghum, wheat and soybeans as well. [...]