In order to apply any approved dicamba or auxin-specific herbicide, federal regulations require specific annual application training. In the state of Iowa, training that meets EPA requirements are available online via Corteva Agriscience, Bayer and BASF.

NORTH IOWA COOPERATIVE
Agronomy
Top quality products for your crops from trusted agronomic professionals.
Dicamba Online Training
Portland Agronomy Facilities
Centralized to serve the increasing customer base, North Iowa Cooperative’s Portland location has become a dynamic hub for agronomy product storage and application services. With focused investments in space, technology and dispatch management, North Iowa farmers are receiving the area’s best in dry and liquid fertilizer, crop protection, seed and nutrient products.

Agronomy Team

Matt Hardy
Certified Crop Advisor, Agronomy Division Manager

Richard Halsne
Field Sales Agronomist

Tyler Flint
Field Sales Agronomist

Dennis Maertens
Field Sales Agronomist/Seed Sales

Bob Lugar
Field Sales Agronomist

Ryan Smith
Field Sales Agronomist

Brian Dirksen
Precision Ag Specialist

Derek Johnson
Seed Shed Manager

Phil Markwardt
Agronomy Site Manager

Sarah LaCoste
Agronomy Team Member