• 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • VRAFY, your trusted partner in precision agriculture, has been serving growers and dealers for over a year. As we continue to evolve, we are committed to enhancing value and empowering our growers. In this exciting update, we are thrilled to announce changes that will benefit you! What’s New? Price Drop: We are excited to announce […]

  • One of the main focuses of fertility is avoiding the over-application of fertilizer leading to runoff into rural water systems like streams and rivers. Along with avoiding over-application, variable rate fertilizer applications have led to increased soil health while also increasing yield. By knowing where and how much to apply in each spot of your […]

  • Are you trying to figure out where your crop production acres are struggling? Satellite imagery might be the answer you are looking for. With satellite imagery, you can narrow down the areas where crop health is lower than your better areas. Satellite imagery goes hand in hand with variable rate fertility programs because you can […]