To: All persons who, in the ordinary course of business, lease or rent tangible personal property This bulletin is written to inform you of recent changes; it does not replace statutes, rules and regulations, or court decisions. Effective January 1, 2025, if you lease or re...

Seth Landwehr, Decision Ag Specialist Harvest is in full swing, and it’s easy to look at the hybrid or variety planted as the sole dictator on yield. Don’t forget to also consider the fertilizer and chemical decisions made throughout the year that went into this cr...

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...

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.  To view updates from this past week on social media, visit...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...