Satellite imagery can be a useful tool for making agronomic observations related to irrigation during the growing season. Crops will show vegetative differences which are seen in satellite imagery layers due to localized growing conditions within the field influenced by irrigation. The variability in vegetation can sometimes be hard to observe and monitor consistently in […]
Why is VRAFY Plus worth the “added” dollar? There are many answers to how you could level up your fields. To put it simply, the valuable analysis, customizable formulas, and freedom to build your own prescriptions in Ops Center will help you increase your farm’s ROI. When running variable rate fertilizer and building your soil, […]
When it comes to farming, there are pros & cons to everything you do in your operation. It is important that you run trials and learn from previous experiences to understand what works best for you. Deciding how you want to deal with your fertility management is a big step heading into the next season […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]