Soil sampling is an essential practice for all farmers. It provides valuable insights into the health and needs of your soil, helping you make informed decisions that can lead to better crop yields and more efficient use of fertilizers. Here’s why you should consider doing your own soil sampling and how to get started. […]
We will be attending the Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, SD, on July 25, 2024! You can meet the team behind VRAFY and ask your questions face-to-face. You can also see live product demos of the new features and learn how to use these tools on your farm. All existing customers who stop by […]
With much of the upper Midwest receiving excess rainfall in June and early July, a few customers have asked us to help them use imagery to identify and measure the area affected by this water damage. Following the steps below, this can easily be done from within the John Deere Operations Center. Please note that […]
You might have noticed our updated pricing and the enhanced features at each level. We’ve made some exciting changes, such as the ability to collect soil samples and view soil test results in the $1 VRAFY Basic level. We’ve also reduced the price of the VRAFY Complete level to $4 per acre. Click here to […]
Southeast, South Dakota, along with the majority of the Midwest region of the United States, has seen substantial amounts of rain the past couple of weeks. Crop health, flooding issues, and fertility are a few of the things to worry about when dealing with these big rain events. As the rain passes and fields begin […]
Use in-season data from your fields to create variable rate maps in ‘almost’ real-time. Satellite imagery maps can show recent vegetative maps of your fields, highlighting areas with higher and lower plant health. VRAFY brings this information to you on Operations Center Web and Mobile. What you do with this information is up to you. […]
As farmers navigate the challenges of tighter margins, efficient fertilizer management has become more crucial than ever. When growing corn and soybeans, phosphorus costs can significantly impact your bottom line. Let’s explore how to make every dollar count. Crop Removal Approach: A Smart Choice Even without soil tests, research suggests that the Crop Removal […]
Do you have spots in your fields that historically yield low? Taking soil samples and properly interpreting the data can benefit you drastically. When it comes to soil sampling the number one thing you want to do is get your nutrients in balance. In situations where you own the ground, building up your soil fertility […]
One of the benefits of having your data in the Operations Center is that it becomes easier to view the layers side by side. This allows you to see how the decisions you made throughout the year impacted the results on the yield map. It also allows you to see how the soil test results […]
The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) is a valuable tool you can use to optimize nitrogen fertilizer use in grain corn and corn silage production. Here is why collecting a PSNT is an important part of a nitrogen management plan: Nitrogen Optimization: The PSNT measures the amount of nitrate-nitrogen available in the soil when the […]
