River Valley Cooperative News
Maximize Your Fall Harvest: The Benefits of Using MicroSync Pro
Sep 10, 2024
| River Valley
Even as fall approaches, farmers are already planning for the following planting season. Ensuring your soil is well-prepared and nutrient-rich is essential for successful yields. This year, consider enhancing your crop yields and soil health with MicroSync Pro, a cutting-edge mic...
2024 Crop Tour
Aug 22, 2024
| River Valley
Our account managers took over 800 samples between Iowa and Illinois, on August 19th through the 22nd. The summary of yield averages are shown below, providing insights into potential corn and soybean production.
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Call for Nominations River Valley Cooperative Board of Directors
Aug 01, 2024
| River Valley
Every year, River Valley Cooperative asks its over 3,200 farm business owners to vote for representation in our boardroom. Nine of our member-owners serve on your River Valley Cooperative board, representing the rest of the owners. Iowa board members include Brent Daufeldt, Neal ...
Boost Your Corn and Soybean Yields with Fungicide
Jul 01, 2024
| River Valley
As a corn and soybean farmer, you know that maximizing your yield and protecting your crops from diseases are crucial to your success. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your plants and ensure a bountiful harvest is through the use of fungicides. Among the top choices fo...
Regional Crop Update 6/25
Jun 25, 2024
| River Valley
Cedar/Scott County, IA
Eastern Iowa has received 2 to 4 inches of rain over the last week. Between rain showers, growers and retailers have found time to near the end of soybean post-spraying and top dress urea. Corn is growing fast with plenty of heat and moisture. Diseases hav...
Regional Crop Update 6/10
Jun 10, 2024
| River Valley
Cedar/Scott County, IA
Over the last two weeks, our run of moisture has continued in Eastern Iowa. Corn postemergence applications are nearing the end as we approach the start of postemergence soybean applications. Corn topdress urea applications are in full force as the early p...
Unlocking Crop Potential with Take Off LS
Jun 05, 2024
| River Valley
In the dynamic world of agriculture, maximizing crop yields while maintaining soil health and minimizing environmental impact is a constant challenge. Take Off LS, a plant growth regulator, has emerged as a powerful ally for corn and soybean farmers. This innovative product promo...
Regional Crop Update 5/28
May 28, 2024
| River Valley
Cedar/Scott County
With 99% of planting completed post herbicide applications have started. While the wet weather has held sprayers off for the time being, it looks like we will get a window in the next week to make most of those applications. Corn has been growing rapidly as we...
Regional Crop Update 5/13
May 13, 2024
| River Valley
Cedar/Scott County, Iowa
Eastern Iowa has been able to get the majority of the crop in the ground in between rain showers. Planting progress is sitting roughly 90% on corn and 60%-70% on soybeans. Early planted corn emerged in 7-10 days thanks to warm temps and ample moisture. O...
Regional Crop Update 4/29
Apr 29, 2024
| River Valley
Cedar/Scott County, Iowa
Eastern Iowa had busy week of planting and herbicide application last week. Estimating about 40% of corn and 20% of soybeans were planted in the last seven days. Over the weekend the area received anywhere from 1-1.5” of rain which should help ac...