Nov 15, 2018 | Ag Data, Ag Data Coop, Agronomy, Precision Ag
Post Harvest Yield Analysis As harvest for many growers is winding down, the planning process for next year is just beginning. Which begs the question–when should an individual begin analyzing yield maps from the most recent harvest season? Our most recent...
Nov 8, 2018 | Ag Data, Ag Data Coop, Agriculture, Precision Ag
Generations of farmers have faced challenges before them by embracing new innovations, such as mechanical harvesters, crop genetics, and more recently auto-steer technology. Today’s farmer is obviously no different. Farming today is challenging with low commodity...
Jul 30, 2018 | Agronomic, Precision Ag
By: Ken Cassman, Chief Agronomy Officer, Main Street Data What is agronomy? Agronomy is an applied ecological science that seeks to optimize production of food, feed, fiber, and bioenergy through use of crop and soil management practices that are profitable, protect...
Jul 20, 2018 | Ag Data, Ag Data Coop, Precision Ag
By: Ron LeMay CEO Main Street Data Pardon my bluntness but it is time for the debate regarding the need for “precision agriculture” to end. Farmers cannot afford not to adopt precision agriculture and the world needs the productivity increase it can produce. The...