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Farmers´ Use of Crop Consultants in Nebraska

William Miller, Ray Supalla and, Benedict Juliano (January, 1996)

Summary

Crop consultants assist farmers in making better management decisions by providing advice on a variety of topics. Through the scouting of fields for insects and disease during the growing season they provide a farmer with information and recommendations about when potential economic losses warrant treatment. Consultants may collect soil samples for their clients and provide recommendations for the application of fertilizers. In addition many consultants provide irrigation advice and are developing expertise in the emerging field of precision farming activities.