Powerful Ways Harvest Data Can Improve Next Year’s Crop Decisions
Harvest is the culmination of months of decisions. Seed selection, planting population, fertilizer applications, crop protection, weather conditions, and field management all contribute to the final result that enters the combine. But harvest does more than reveal how...
Powerful Insights: What Is Yield Mapping and How Can Farmers Use It?
Modern farming generates an incredible amount of information, but some of the most valuable data is collected during harvest. As a combine moves through a field, precision agriculture technology can measure crop yield, moisture, location, and other information that...
Essential Guide: How to Prepare Farm Equipment for Harvest Season
How to Prepare Farm Equipment for Harvest Season Harvest season puts some of the greatest demands of the year on farm equipment. Combines, tractors, grain carts, precision agriculture systems, and other machinery may operate for long hours with little room for...Critical Ways How Summer Heat Impacts Corn Growth
Summer weather plays a major role in determining crop performance, and few factors influence yield potential more than temperature. While corn thrives in warm conditions, excessive heat can quickly create stress that impacts development, pollination, grain fill, and...