THE FOUNDATION of all our services is: Independence, Education and Experience.

  1. INDEPENDENCE of all product sales. Recommendations are for your best interest.

  2. EDUCATION base is a B.S. or higher in Agronomy or other ag related field and continuation education.

  3. EXPERIENCE of our staff totals more than 60 years. Diversified Agriculture Experience involving crops, crop inputs,  livestock and manures.

Crop Scouting and Consulting

Crop scouting and consulting has always been the foundation of Tucker Consulting’s business.  Along with a growing list of long-standing and satisfied farmers, Tucker Consulting can help you select the most cost effective and agronomically sound means of controlling pests that cut into your profits. Crop monitoring is done on a weekly basis and includes:

  • Planned visits throughout the season by trained staff
  • Timely chemical recommendations for weed, insect, and disease control
  • Crop health observations and recommendations regarding plant rooting, growth, population, and other factors
  • Professional recommendations that accommodate your management system.
  • Seasonal review of what works and what changes need to be made to your management
  • Independent fertility recommendations – completely unbiased recommendations

Precision Ag Services

  • Yield mapping & analysis
  • Zone creation/management
  • VRT – Variable Rate Technology for fertilizer
  • GIS mapping
  • Flexible – Choose almost any fertilizer company and we can create fertilizer application maps for their equipment.

Other Services

  • General Agricultural Consulting
  • Custom Consulting
  • Seed Corn and Bean Scouting

Manure Management Plans & Nutrient Management Plans (Iowa DNR)

Tucker Consulting has been managing manure since 1992 as a valuable asset to the farmer

  • New plan development — Tucker consulting has worked extensively with both confinement and open feedlots
  • Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations
  • Plan maintenance options tailored to your needs
  • Recordkeeping and reminders of annual updates — Avoid unnecessary penalties.
  • Trained staff with Bachelors of Science in Agronomy — In-depth field knowledge as well as fertility, manure, and fertilizer training

Crop Planning

We help you seek and implement the best management practices to improve your profitability

  • Crop rotations
  • Pesticide and variety trait selection
  • Conservation and tillage practices
  • Fertility management — Tucker Consulting works to make the best use of your nutrient assets. We can aid you in planning your manure placement and fertilization so that it fits your soil fertility and crop rotation
  • Computerized printout of your crop plan — field specific

Soil Testing

We are on the cutting edge of technology with extensive field tested experience

  • Soil type and grid sampling
  • Flexible options that can fit your needs
  • Independent of fertilizer dealers — this gives you the flexibility you need for the best service and pricing of commercial fertilizer
  • Independent fertility recommendations — completely unbiased

Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP, NMP, & PMP NRCS)

  • Over 25 years of experience in manure and nutrient management
  • Agronomy BS degree — with specific training in soil and fertility management
  • New Plan development — Tucker Consulting has worked extensively with both confinement and open feedlots
  • In-depth understanding of federal and state rules and regulations
  • Plan maintenance options tailored to your needs
  • Record keeping and reminders of annual updates