Applying sulfur in the fall has become a common practice in parts of the world. Discussions about timing, temperature and moisture occur every year when producers are making decisions about…
Nebraska farmers, brothers, and now full-time business owners, Trent and Justin Mastny, jumped into the precision ag world without a long-term business plan. After implementing SWAT MAPS technology on their…
In this episode of the SWAT Agronomy podcast, Derek Rude, VP of Research and Development at Croptimistic Technology, discusses the evolution of precision ag technologies like SWAT MAPS and SWAT…
Cotton area in the US and Australia does not make up a large percent of seeded area, but it is a very important economic pillar for the farms that grow…
Achieving even maturity is an important crop management factor. When you have an even crop stand, it can help alleviate the issues of lodging and green depressions that delays harvest.…
Variable rate technology is becoming more commonplace in the ag community, yet the adoption rate is still relatively slow. Farmers and agronomists are realizing that a soil-based foundation layer like…
In agriculture today where risk is high and profit margins can become quite thin, variable rate (VR) application programs have emerged as indispensable tools. They allow farmers to optimize input…
The recipient of the Les Henry Award has been presented to its inaugural winner, Dr. Jeff Schoenau, University of Saskatchewan professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair in…
Croptimistic Technology has demonstrated uses of precision ag technology at Glacier FarmMedia Discovery Farm at Langham, SK since 2020. It has been an interesting experience, as the site has some…
Midplains Ag, a full-service precision ag consultation and risk management group located in Northeast Nebraska, has recently joined the SWAT MAPS service provider network to offer the world’s premier soil…
SWAT MAPS variable rate technology is the first step in maximizing efficiency and productivity through fertilizer, seed, and soil amendments. Once a farm has been fully mapped and the client…
Having a consistent and even plant stand across a field is beneficial in achieving even maturity and maximizing yield. Consistent maturity is critical for fungicide staging (especially for fusarium head…
Kochia (Kochia scoparia) has grown to be a problematic weed in much of the semi-arid cropping areas of the US and Canada. The pressure it has on crops is most…
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