I think the chilly winter weather is officially here. When it comes to winter feed needs, here are a few items to keep in mind for yourself or your hired help. Take time to carefully evaluate bulk...
FieldReveal is the precision ag software CVA created with our partners at Winfield, Agtegra, and Landus. The software allows us to precisely sample fields to understand the variability across that...
Everyone knows that staying profitable in farming can be a challenge. The producer must constantly look at their inputs and make the decisions on what expenses help them stay in the black and which...
The word fetal programming has become frequently used in the livestock industry the last few years, but what does that mean? We already know lifetime performance is influenced by events before birth...
It seems as if nothing came easy in 2019 and I am ready to shake that off and move forward towards an enjoyable 2020. Frigid weather, flooding, and lack of forage quality for most of our CVA territory...
“All I could say to someone else considering doing business with CVA, don’t let the size of the company scare you,” says Ron Heerten, CVA member-owner. “It all comes down to...
Our Feed Team at Central Valley Ag is prepared for the holiday season and our feed mills are working hard to ensure your feed will be delivered as needed throughout the next couple weeks. We do...
Sulfur (S): Sulfur is a mobile nutrient and can be difficult to fully assess with just an 8 inch deep soil sample. Organic matter levels, soil texture, and plant tissue tests taken in...
After nearly 5 years on the job, it seems as if I have seen a different challenge for cattle producers each year. In 2019, it was flooding that make its mark for cow calf and feedlot producers. Hay...
Most of us have heard about Bio-Mos, but do you know the multiple purposes it can serve to your animal? Bio-Mos is an Alltech technology that is a multi-species feed supplement used to support gut...
CVA’s Agronomy Focus Video will be a three-part series on how to interpret the soil test report from a soil lab. In Episode 2 we will focus on Phosphorus and Potassium. ...
One of the biggest concerns for any business is the constantly changing fuel costs, and the agriculture industry is no exception. Because the energy markets change constantly, being able to make an...