The goal of the Crop Service Program is to assist producers in making the most efficient use of their crop production resources through innovative and progressive crop management technology.
A professional crop production specialist provides consultation and keeps detail records of contracted fields.
This service is an integrated program which includes:

How does the program operate?
Services are provided by full-time crop specialists who, in addition to their college degree, receive continuous training and upgrading in all technical aspects of crop production. When a producer decides to participate in the Westland Seed's Crop Service Program, he contracts with the local crop specialist.
The specialists map all fields involved. They collect crop history and begin soil sampling when conditions allow. When the samples have been analyzed, the specialists write individualized recommendations for contracted fields.
Each field is monitored for plant, weed, insect, and disease populations and checked for pest control. This information is used to provide management recommendations to enhance crop production.
A written report is provided to the producer following each field inspection.
What are the advantages of the program?
Westlands crop specialists deal with many crop production factors. They are able to apply a broad knowledge of crop management to specific production programs.

• Intensive soil sampling and fertility monitoring often save producers two to three times the cost of the service.
• Crops are inspected regularly, so that insects, diseases, and weed control can be recommended at the optimal time.
• The Crop Service Program allows producers to concentrate their time and effort on managing the other aspects of their farming operation.
  What is the value of the service?
  Fees depend on the particular crop and the services provided, which vary from soil sampling only, to the full service program. Our clients have indicated that they receive from $3.00 to $10.00 return for every dollar they invest for the service.