Process for seed recommendation:
Step 1 – Onsite basic needs assessmentOne of our three certified crop advisors will come to your location for a basic needs consultation. We will then obtain satellite imagery maps of the land and develop field identification numbers for proper cataloging of data.
Step 2 – Soil Samples with Variable rate technologySoil sample data is gathered by field using Variable rate technology practices. A grid is drawn over a satellite image of the field, soil samples are taken from the center of each grid box in the field. From the results of these samples the application trucks can be guided with GPS through the field to apply only the materials where needed. This practice is not only good economically for the farmer, but it is also extremely good for the environment since products are not being over applied.
Step 3 – Recommendations of fertility, seed, and chemical are made on a field by field basis. Soil types, weed pressures, and environmental conditions are evaluated in the recommendation process.
Step 4 – Record retention.We maintain a vast amount of data for each client in our records. This information is used in the following years for a factor in the recommendation process and to monitor soil changes over time.
