Crop Tour '12 Final Results
Buchanan County, IA
Marcus Norman visits briefly about the Yield Check process during Crop Tour '12!
Rob Rudolphi talks with Brett Vogel- Vogel Crop Services about what he and his scout team have been seeing in the field during Crop Tour '12.
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| Wild Turkeys flocking in to Crop Tour '12 on August 24, 2012 |
Rob Rudolphi visits with Marcus Norman and Ethan Henderson about they have are seeing in the fields during Crop Tour '12.
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| Yield Sample |
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| Yield Sample |
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| Yield Sample |
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| NE District Scout Team; including Nic McRell, Larry Klever, Ethan Henderson, Erwin Henderson |
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| Crop Tour '12 Technology! |
The NE Scout Team completing a yield check east of Winthrop, IA
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| (Above) Photos of weak stalk conditions during Crop Tour '12 on August 24th in Buchanan County, IA |
New details added to the blog as they are finalized. Be sure to check back often to stay in the know!!
Sponsorships Keep Rolling In-
Contact Pete at 319-327-0806 if your interested in being a sponsor of this year's
News From The Coffee Shop Crop Tour
Bob Hanson- Vinton, IA Seed Sales Professional
County Wide Average Corn Yield Estimation
Buchanan County, IA
176 bu./ac.
Fairbank Township Average- 202 bu./ac.
Hazleton Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Perry Township Average- 192 bu./ac.
Washington Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 168 bu./ac. to 231 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 187 bu./ac.
NE District
Buffalo Township Average- 174 bu./ac.
Madison Township Average- 162 bu./ac.
Byron Township Average- 163 bu./ac.
Fremont Township Average- 203 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 122 bu./ac.* to 220 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 175 bu./ac.
*Hailed 2 times in this district over the growing season
SW District
Westburg Township Average- 180 bu./ac.
Sumner Township Average- 152 bu./ac.
Jefferson Township Average- 169 bu./ac.
Homer Township Average- 160 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 130 bu./ac.* to 193 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 165 bu./ac.
*Wind damage on July 11, 2011
SE District
Liberty Township Average- 186 bu./ac.
Middlefield Township Average- 179 bu./ac.
Cono Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Newton Township Average- 169 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 166 bu./ac. to 187 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 178 bu./ac.
SW District's tour finding on the day!
NW District's tour findings on the day!
Crop Tour Sponsor- Dunlap Motors clip
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| Big Beans! |
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| "News From The Coffee Shop" Crop Tour gets underway from the Henderson Event Center |
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| SE District corn sample- Ear "tip-back" caused from extended high day and nighttime temps in July |
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| SE District Corn Sample |
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| NW District Corn Sample- Cross-section |
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| NE District Corn Sample- 170 bu./ac. yield estimate |
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| NE District Scout Team Leader- Marcus Norman in the field |
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| NE District Scout Team |
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| SW District Soybean Sample |
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| NE District High Yielding Corn- Paris Farms 220 bu./ac. |
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| SE District Scout Team |
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| Grower Hosts- Kelly and Lacy Short's Hospitality Tent |
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| "News From The Coffee Shop" Crop Tour Evening Reception |
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| NW District High Yielding Corn Sample- Kane Farms, Fairbank 231 bu./ac. |
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| Independence Bulletin Journal Feature Article on "News From The Coffee Shop" Crop Tour |
Help spread the word about the upcoming Crop Tour!
Please let anyone who has an interest in crop production in Buchanan County, IA know about this exciting new event!
RSVP by August 5th, 2011 to reserve your spot!
Crop Tour Participants- Welcome Letter
Crop Tour Agenda- 8/20/2011
Yield Estimation Guidlines & Contest Rules
Crop Tour Hosts & Scout Team Leaders
Major Event Sponsorship
Henderson Event Center
Thank You Elliott.
Look for a live video interview on the News From The Coffee Shop blog with Elliott on the reopening of his newly remodeled Event Center this Saturday, August 20th!
Look for a live video interview on the News From The Coffee Shop blog with Elliott on the reopening of his newly remodeled Event Center this Saturday, August 20th!
District Scout Team Sponsorship
Yield Contest Sponsorship
John McMillan- Monsanto Brand Products
