Field Intelligence

Field Intelligence—Six week inspection package
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—Full Season
Full Season IPM Plus ++
The Full Service Acre
Nutrient Management Service
Wheat Management Service


Field Intelligence—Six week inspection package
Our base service level focuses on various threat targets including soybean rust, corn rootworm, and other insects with the potential to impact your crop. Field scouting focuses on both corn and soybean crops to manage the pest in-season and for the next season’s input decisions.

• In Corn: Scouting determined on need for pest management, totaling six weeks worth of field visits (six whole-field inspections).
  • CRW larval floats are made to determine developing root system pressure. If needed, rescue recommendations are made.
  • CRW beetle counts are made, as well as recommendations for pollination protection or population management as needed; this includes evaluation of all other insects such as Japanese beetle or corn borer within field at time of scouting.
  • CRW input recommendations for the 2009 season are made based on the scouting performed and information collected.
  • Fungicide treatment timing is made if disease factors require it or if the grower is performing trial evaluations.
• Soybeans: Soybeans are scouted six times starting prior to full bloom or on an agreed-upon schedule.
  • Corn rootworm first year variant: The crop is thoroughly examined and reports are given on CRW adult infestations over the scouting period.
  • Recommendations to manage the population of Japanese beetle, bean leaf beetle, stinkbugs, and/or other insects that may economically impact the field are made.
  • Corn rootworm recommendations are made to you for next season’s corn crop.
  • Fields are inspected for any soybean rust development. If needed, treatment is timed accordingly. The intent is to carry scouting through the R5 stage.
  • Fields are monitored for soybean aphids and recommendations are made as needed.
    

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—Full Season

• Season-long insect, weed, and disease scouting: Beginning at crop emergence to R7 in soybeans or full dent in corn. Consultant will check fields as needed, depending on key pest issues and timing. Grower receives printed reports and is contacted concerning field observations or needs to be addressed on a timely basis. Treatment and timing recommendations are made.
• Season-end summary report and analysis: Report includes season activity of pests encountered, crop condition, and recommendations for next year’s inputs for insect, weed, and disease management.
  

Full Season IPM Plus ++

• Soil sampling, recommendations, and VRT mapping: In addition to the full season IPM package, you receive soil sampling on 2.5 acre grids on 25% of the acres you contract with us. We provide fertility recommendations according to desired cropping goals with the accompanying maps and a VRT prescription if needed.

The Full Service Acre
Our premium level, this package includes planning, field record keeping, field intelligence, analysis, and availability components.

• Planning: Includes pre-season planning of all crop inputs (fertilizer, herbicide, insecticide, hybrids, and traits) and agronomic strategies. Budgets are developed and recorded by field.
• Record keeping: Each field is digitized and farms are organized on the consultant’s computer. Field inputs, operations, and in-season activities are all recorded, then summarized at season end. Recommendations are made for the next crop production season.
• Field intelligence: We begin with pre-plant evaluation, then continue to monitor your crop for 12–14 weeks after emergence depending on the crop. Comprehensive weekly field reports are provided. These reports include early season and pre-harvest stand counts, as well as input evaluations during and after the season. We also provide ongoing insect, weed, and disease evaluations with timely recommendations as needed.
• Season end summary report and analysis: This includes final yields per field with an analysis of the primary factors affecting the outcome. Crop input recommendations for the following year are made in the fall.
• Grid sampling, fertility recommendations, and mapping: As part of this service the grower will receive 2.5 acre grid soil sampling, maps, accompanying soil tests, and recommendations on 25% of his contracted acreage.
• 24/7 access: Your Crop IMS^SM consultant is always available to discuss or review your plans, crop conditions, and current developments.
  

Nutrient Management Service
Crop IMS^SM consultants utilize detailed information to manage high-cost fertility inputs efficiently on a field-by-field basis. We’re committed to performing consistent, detailed work to provide you with the most accurate and profitable recommendations to maximize potential in your fields.

Soil testing services include:

• Grid sampling with test results, fertility recommendations for cropping plans, and both grid and surface maps detailing field-by-field nutrient inventories of key elements vital to efficient crop production.
• VRT mapping with recommendations.
• Consultants are available 24/7 to discuss and manage your fertility needs over the next 1-4 years.

Other management services:

• Testing available for Nitrogen either by soil or stalk sample.
• VRT nitrogen application mapping.
• Cyst nematode sampling.
  

Wheat Management Service
Profitable wheat production requires planning, field scouting, and timely management decisions. Crop IMS^SM exists to help you make the proper management decisions before and after you plant your crop.

Our wheat management services include:

• Planning: A critical component for success! Contract us early so we can make a difference.
• Variety selection: We will assist you with one of the most important production decisions you will make.
• Field selection, planting date, crop rotation, and tillage: We will analyze which fields offer the best overall opportunity for maximum production and discuss our recommendations with you.
• Planter calibration: An absolutely critical component to success. If contracted in time, Crop IMS will take care of this step.
• Seed treatment: A fungicide is recommended on all wheat seed.
• Pre-plant fertility: Sound fertility levels are required. We’ll discuss your fertility needs with you.
• Execution: Timely scouting and treatment is key during crop development!
• Pre-plant weed control: Proper burndown recommendations are made prior to planting.
• Stand establishment evaluation: You’ll know the results of your planting efforts as Crop IMS consultants monitor your fields.
• Aphids, BYDV, and Scout & Treat: With Crop IMS on your acres, you won’t need an insecticide seed treatment at planting. We will scout your fields on a regular basis and make field-by-field insecticide recommendations as needed.
• Nitrogen recommendations in season: We’ll work with you to determine spring nitrogen application timing, form, delivery, and amount.
• Weed management in season: Winter annual broadleaf infestations will be monitored and timely treatment recommended.
• Disease management in season: Leaf disease and head scab are monitored and treated as the season and variety dictate.
• Insect management in season: Aphids aren’t the only threat. We’ll watch for all potential insect pests to fully protect your crop.