After spending the majority of your life in agriculture, you live through a lot of changes. As the old saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. So while farming continues to evolve, it all drives towards the goal of improving yields and the bottom line. Realizing that goal, however, is
For farmers, nutrient management is key to maintaining or increasing crop yields. To meet these needs throughout the growing seasons, growers must understand what nutrients are in the soil. In total, 14 nutrients are supplied to crops from soil and fertilizer sources. We can break down these different nutrients into primary nutrients, secondary nutrients, and
Weeds that escape control can be a headache and an eyesore for growers, and in some instances, can affect crop yields under the right conditions. While later in the crop growing season, weeds can still threaten the overall health of the crop and be a problem next year in the field. Most of the time,
Woodbine, IA (December 7, 2021) – E4 Crop Intelligence, an independent and unbiased crop consulting firm in Woodbine, Iowa, has unveiled E4 Vision. This revolutionary new mobile application allows growers to explore and share critical field data of their operations-all at the touch of a finger. Released on December 1, 2021, this latest service represents
Wow, what a crazy year 2021 has been. Great yields, great prices, and high land value mean that now is a great opportunity to buy land—lots of public auctions, along with many private sales throughout this fall especially. One thing a grower can really utilize in any land purchase is a recent grid sampling service,
Woodbine, Iowa (September 15, 2021) – E4 Crop Intelligence has reached an agreement to acquire Labre Crop Consulting, an independent crop consulting firm from Manson, Iowa. With this acquisition, E4 Crop Intelligence expands its capabilities and services offered to new areas and customers in the state of Iowa. The procurement was finalized in early September.
As harvest comes into full swing, the E4 Crop Intelligence team has put together a few simple reminders to think over. 1. Maintenance is KeyRoutine maintenance is key to a fast and efficient harvest season. Most equipment has already been through the shop, but make sure to double-check simple things such as tire pressures, oil
We are already halfway through the growing season, and while no single soybean field is going to be at the same developmental stage at the same time, farmers can take steps to ensure that their investment is growing healthy. As the soybeans develop, signs of fungal, viral, or bacterial diseases can make their presence known.
Woodbine, IA (July 19, 2021) – E4 Crop Intelligence has been named as one of the top 101 Iowa ag companies of 2021 by BestStartUp.Us. The publication selected ag companies for exceptional performance in categories such as innovation, growth, management, and societal impact. E4 was chosen for its innovative integrated software platform, one of the
Iowa is known for having some of the most fertile soils in the world, leading the state to be one of the most agriculturally productive in the U.S. So, what types of soils does the state of Iowa have, and how does each soil type affect farming? In total, there are more than 450 soil