Where did my Nitrogen go? Don’t guess – soil test!
Saskatchewan, Canada - As fall soil sample results roll in from the central prairie region, it becomes clear that nitrate soil residual levels are lower than what we were expecting. Consensus from harvest is that yields were below target even though crops had a great start and looked good until the end of June. The lack of moisture in some areas for all of July and August, along with the intense heat that came with July most likely negatively affected yields.
When this happens, we tend to see it reflected in our fall soil test results. However, this year nitrate levels seem to be low no matter the field or area we look at. Here we have summarized all of our soil sample results from this fall by soil zone and SWAT zone and also compared them to 2023 fall sample results.
Typically anything below 20lbs of residual nitrate would be considered depleted which we see quite commonly across all soil zones in SWAT zones 1-6, except for maybe in the brown soil zone which has slightly higher residual nitrate values.
And when we look at the comparison to 2023 soil nitrate levels, we have more fields in the <20 lbs range of residual nitrate in 2024 then we did in 2023 when looking at all soil zones and SWAT map zones combined. There is a clear shift to lower nitrates with significant reductions in excessively high testing areas (>60 lbs) as well, which helps reduce environmental losses over winter or next spring.
Our best explanation to this trend for fall of 2024 seems to be the pattern in which the crop grew. There was a lot of crop growth early on and that biomass would have had a large nutrient demand as most crops require a large portion of their nutrients prior to tillering in cereals and bolting in canola. These timelines would match up to when growing conditions were ideal. When environmental conditions took a turn for the worse (July/Aug) the crop nutrient demand decreases as nutrients are only needed to fill seed and carry out the yield potential that was set earlier (either hit or miss it). Our hope is that the nitrogen is tied up in crop residue which will eventually be returned to the soil through decomposition and mineralization.
The other possible explanation for lower nitrates is less mineralization. Under dry topsoil conditions, microbes are less active, and therefore we don’t see as much nitrogen coming from mineralization.
This is why soil sampling in the fall is very important, especially by SWAT zone, to determine the residual nutrients in your fields. The data reinforces that despite average soils being low, there can still be other areas that test very high or even lower, so understanding that variability can help make better fertilizer decisions. Don’t guess – soil test!
Dabbling with VR lime and seeing the visual difference with Prairie Insights
Kyra Sinclair of Prairie Insights, located a mile north of Vermilion, AB, says harvest decisions are becoming easier and big ROI is more likely. Now in their fourth year of offering SWAT MAPS services to clients, the results continue to prove the visual difference seen in typically low yielding areas, and knowing that fertility isn’t being wasted.
“The main thing our customers are noticing is how even we’re managing their fields. In areas of their fields where they didn’t think it was possible to get that plant stand or that yield, we’re evening out that maturity,” said Sinclair.
Prairie insights began as an agronomic consulting and crop scouting business in 2018. After bringing SWAT MAPS into their business offerings, they now also specialize in zone soil and tissue sampling.
“We did lots of composite soil sampling and realized blanket applications need to be dialed down and we needed to be more specific about where we’re sampling. We wanted to offer farmers more intricate data. We found that relying on the data gives us a good picture of the field.”
In the area that surrounds Prairie Insights’ clientele, Sinclair says the low base saturation of calcium and acidic pH is a big limiting factor on yields. To combat this, they have been working with VR lime, which is new to the area.
“The cost of doing it may seem like a setback, but the maps help us save the producer money by not blanketing an application of expensive lime across the entire field. Sometimes only half of the field should be limed after we analyze the soil samples.”
Another hesitation is the worry of the difficulty level when it comes to using the technology and loading a map into the drill.
“Even customers who aren’t as techy are able to jump on board with this,” said Sinclair. “On the agronomic side there are producers who are skeptical too, but it all goes back to being able to see how even the crop is as it nears maturity and peace of mind knowing the money put into fertility isn’t being wasted.”
Prairie Insights is continuing to expand their horizons by focusing on liquid fertilizer applications through Y-drops on corn, exploring the use of SWAT CAM, and seeing great results with variable rate corn seed.
“We put so much passion behind what we do. We treat every field like it’s our own and we’re tweaking and perfecting all the time. We’re very proud of the retention with our clients.” said Sinclair. “At the end of the day we want our growers to put more bushels in the bins and if we can be a part of that then I believe we’ve done a good job.”
The SWAT MAPS Team is proud to work alongside dedicated teams like the one at Prairie Insights. Stay tuned with what’s happening in their area by following them on Instagram or contacting Kyra directly.
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SWAT Partner Announcement: Crowl Agronomy
The SWAT MAPS team is excited to welcome Crowl Agronomy as a new SWAT MAPS service provider located in Spearman, Texas.
After seeing results first-hand, owner Jonathan Crowl deemed SWAT MAPS as a crucial tool for the business. With the ability to offer clients a more complete breakdown of their soils, Crowl found the recommendations to be remarkably more accurate, as well as more cost-effective.
“I am excited to offer my customers cutting-edge soil solutions through the use of the SWAT ECOSYSTEM and show them the value that precision agriculture and variable rate technology can provide for their operation,” said Crowl.
Crowl Agronomy was started up in 2023 with clients in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles growing crops such as corn, winter wheat, grain sorghum, and cotton. As a young agronomist/crop consultant, Crowl aims to expand his knowledge in the precision agriculture world and fully incorporate the technology into the business.
“My goal is to collect the most precise data possible so I can make the best recommendations possible for my growers,” said Crowl.
Join us in welcoming Crowl Agronomy to our elite network of SWAT MAPS service providers. If you’d like to get in touch, Jonathan Crowl can be reached via the following:
X: @CrowlAgronomy1
Contact: Jonathan Crowl 806-338-0716 joncrowl20@gmail.com
Fieldwalker Ag: From SWAT MAP to Recommendation to Results
A more tangible approach to digital ag service offerings is at the core of Fieldwalker Agronomy’s business model. Walking fields is where the capturing, mapping, and measuring of differences is found at face value, explains owner Jonathan Zettler.
“The conversations we have with customers is based directly on validating what we see in the field,” says Zettler. “That’s why we call ourselves Fieldwalker; we validate the rates being used in the field by being out there and seeing it for ourselves.”
Fieldwalker Ag was founded in 2018 with a goal of providing profitable advice to clients through three service offerings that focus on the 10,000, 1,000 and 10 foot levels: The Cropwalker Newsletter, crop management services, and SWAT MAPS, the world’s only all-in-one soil foundation map. Located in the corner of Huron, Bruce, Grey and Wellington Counties in Ontario, Zettler has found the area to have high soil pH across many landscapes, which drills down the need to assess the rates in a more practical and economic way for the farmer using informed decisions.
“In order to make informed decisions you need a base layer. That’s why we’re working with Croptimistic Technology and their product SWAT MAPS. Once you have the data you can make the judgment call,” says Zettler. “The maps seem to work well on almost any soil type to help identify field variability and response to crop inputs.”
A Background of Expertise
Zettler has spent hundreds of hours understanding genetic response to landscape position, which is key in understanding crop behaviour when establishing good seeding scripts. Zettler also has significant operations experience combined with agronomy knowledge, so when it comes to having equipment run seamlessly with the maps, it’s easy to talk about what’s most practical.
Fieldwalker Ag structures their services by building a database of the field history. Even without that initial historical data, using SWAT MAPS they can quickly determine where input adjustments are needed across the field, and where flat rate can stay.
“Our clients are looking for the whole agronomy package, and SWAT MAPS helps us deliver that,” Zettler explains. “My goal is to provide profitable advice to my clients, not make work for them.”
Assisting with the Adoption Process
With clients growing a large variety of crops such as edible beans, corn, soybeans, winter wheat, and some even dabbling into forages, Zettler has found use for SWAT MAPS in multiple applications. A highlight noted for Zettler was the ability to take the grower’s journey from taking the SWAT maps order to helping the clients getting the recommendations in the monitor; and it's all done in-house.
As farms continue to upgrade to variable rate planters and drills, Fieldwalker Ag is looking ahead at how they can bring their expertise to farmers looking to take their operation to the next level or begin the adoption process from the get-go.
“We’ve seen a lot of big ‘aha’ moments that is helping drive adoption, as each step of the process has the friction reduced for the client to make it happen,” he says. “Croptimistic is building an entire ecosystem from data collection, recommendation, rate controller to field evaluation. Many programs only complete one step of the process and are unable to tie it all together. This seems to be the missing link to making it all work.”
The SWAT MAPS Team is proud to work alongside passionate, independent agronomy service providers like Fieldwalker Ag. Learn more about their business and what’s happening in their corner by following them on social media or visiting their website:
Twitter: @FieldwalkerAg
Website: https://fieldwalker.ca Contact: Jonathan Zettler 519-323-7505 jz@fieldwalker.ca
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Croptimistic Technology’s SWAT ECOSYSTEM Receives AgTech Breakthrough Recognition For “AgTech Platform of the Year”
Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets, today announced that Canadian agriculture technology (AgTech) company Croptimistic Technology Inc., is the recipient of “AgTech Platform of the Year” in the 4th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program.
Croptimistic Technology’s SWAT ECOSYSTEM is a comprehensive solution designed to maximize soil and yield potential through an integrated approach combining technology, hardware, and services. The SWATECOSYSTEM is structured around three key components: the foundation, the soil potential process, and the yield potential process.
At its core, the SWAT ECOSYSTEM is supported by Croptimistic's suite of software tools: SWAT RECORDS, SWAT ACADEMY, and SWAT SUPPORT.SWAT RECORDS serves as the central hub, integrating all components of the system. It consolidates SWAT MAPS and files, allowing seamless access for farmers and partners, synchronizes data across platforms without needing cellular or Wi-Fi signals, and connects with global laboratories for automatic data uploads. SWAT ACADEMY provides partners with the education needed to become SWAT CERTIFIED service providers, while SWAT SUPPORT offers valuable resources, including articles and tips, to assist users throughout the ecosystem.
The soil potential process consists of six key steps. It begins with the SWATBOX, an autonomous system that captures high-quality soil data. This data is then processed in SWAT RECORDS to create detailed SWAT MAPS. These maps are verified through ground-truthing in the field to ensure accuracy. Soil samples are collected from various zones to monitor nutrient levels annually, and tailored soil prescriptions are developed in collaboration with local agronomy experts. Comprehensive soil analytics are then performed to optimize crop management and efficiency.
Upon completion of the soil potential process, the yield potential process begins. This involves SWAT WATER, which uses SWAT MAPS and soil moisture data to create detailed soil water maps for guiding irrigation and nutrient application. SWAT CAM provides high-resolution weed and crop maps via a sprayer-mounted camera for early and late crop assessments. Satellite Imagery offers in-season data to refine fungicide and nutrient applications, while Crop Prescriptions utilize real-time data to boost yield potential. Yield Analytics help identify performance issues and develop better future targets. Farms fully integrating SWAT MAPS can achieve SWAT CERTIFIED status, reflecting their commitment to environmental stewardship.
“We are thrilled and honored to receive the ‘AgTech Platform of the Year’ award,” said Cory Willness, CEO of Croptimistic Technology Inc. “This recognition validates our commitment to advancing agricultural technology through innovative solutions. Our team is excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in soil and yield management, and we look forward to helping SWAT MAPS farmers and partners achieve even greater success with our cutting-edge tools.”
The mission of the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of agricultural and food technology categories, including Internet-of-Things(IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based agricultural technologies, farm management, indoor farming, food quality, data analytics and many more. This year's program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15different countries throughout the world.
“Croptimistic’s SWAT MAPS are helping farmers by combining soil, water and topography layers into a single zone map that forms the foundation for variable-rate fertility, planting or irrigation programs. Sustainable and cost-effective farming is essential but the composition of fields has been a bit of a mystery until now making precision a challenge,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AgTech Breakthrough. “Croptimistic is solving real-world issues in the agricultural sector through state-of-the-art technology that farmers can rely on, and leading the way in reducing and monitoring environmental impact in the space. We’re thrilled to award them with ‘AgTech Platform of the Year!’”
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About Croptimistic Technology Inc. Croptimistic Technology Inc. is an international AgTech company best known for their product SWAT MAPS, a turn-key variable rate solution that prioritizes Soil, Water, and Topography factors of fields for the creation of management zones. Their SWAT RECORDS software powers the entire SWAT ECOSYSTEM of products, all of which are synced with the app forreal-time viewing. To learn more about Croptimistic and the SWATECOSYSTEM, visit www.swatmaps.com.
In order to harness the potential for uptake of precision ag services on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, Matt Correll recently founded his business, Peninsula Precision Ag to do just that. Peninsula Precision Ag is a new independent agronomy company and SWAT MAPS service provider, dedicated to helping producers in South Australia utilize premium precision ag services to further their farming operations.
As an independent agronomist, Correll moved into precision agriculture after exploring software, collecting yield maps and creating prescription applications.
“I was trying to find ways of narrowing down the data into high-definition layers, which is how I stumbled on EC mapping and what SWAT MAPS offers,” said Correll. “In terms of business, the SWAT ECOSYSTEM allows me to rapidly expand my company through the thought-out planning and products that are available to me. The ongoing support will be essential to continue to develop and learn about how precision ag can be applied to the local growing region.”
Correll’s clients in Yorke Peninsula mostly grow wheat, barley, lentils and canola. Due to varying soil types, Correll notes that there is great potential for producers in that region to utilize SWAT MAPS to make more informed decisions for their operations.
“People may not understand it at first, but as soon as they see the maps and we talk through the zones with them, they realize it’s a really well drawn-out map of their paddock,” said Correll. “It’s been interesting to think back in time of where that soil was moved over many decades and the elevation data ties it in perfectly. I’m finding some high EC on the mid-slopes and sometimes the depression is slightly lower, and then sure enough the pH is through the roof on the mid-slope rather than on the depression. Once you cover a lot of paddocks, you start to think ‘where would that water have moved’? You can tell a lot by the topography.”
A local service with experience in precision ag as well as agronomy is an asset to farming operations, and that is exactly the value that Peninsula Precision Ag can provide their clients. Additionally, Correll looks forward to exploring weed management through the use of SWAT CAM and finding more effective herbicides.
“In my partnership with SWAT MAPS, I’m excited to be creating highly detailed maps compared to the traditional grid sampling method. I’m able to further back up my data and find correlations with nutrient availability on calcareous soils,” said Correll. “My agronomy knowledge and experience with precision ag coupled with the premium products and service that SWAT MAPS offers allows me to help my customers make more informed and more profitable decisions.”
The SWAT MAPS team is excited to grow their network of service providers in Australia with the new addition of Peninsula Precision Ag. Please join us in welcoming Matt Correll by following him on Twitter @MattCorrell2.
Contact: Matt Correll 0438651622 matt@peninsulaprecisionag.com.au
SWAT Partner Announcement: 4R Farm Insights
The SWAT MAPS team is excited to welcome 4R Farm Insights as a new SWAT MAPS service provider located in Towner, North Dakota.
Owner Mattie Schmitt chose to partner with SWAT MAPS because of the cutting-edge technology that provides enhanced understanding of soil potential. Schmitt explains how the extensive data layers that are collected and utilized is what farmers will benefit from most.
“Having access to comprehensive insights and data layers, and being able to interpret this information accurately, allows me to perform my job at the highest level. The opportunity to optimize operational efficiency and maximize profitability is truly invaluable.”
Having just started up the company in July 2024, 4R Farm Insights has already begun working with clients in the North Central, North Dakota area who commonly grow crops such as hard red spring wheat, durum, barley, corn, canola, soybean, sunflower, field pea, lentil, oat, flax and rye.
A core value of 4R Farm Insights is the ability to provide tailored advice and consulting to align with farmers’ operational goals, helping them navigate complexities in farm management and crop production. Additionally, it is a top priority to assist farmers in setting up and utilizing technology solutions for data capture, ultimately ensuring they can analyze farm and crop production data effectively to make informed decisions, while also delivering high-quality insights derived from detailed analytics of farm and crop production data.
“These insights empower farmers to enhance crop production, improve nutrient management practice, optimize operational efficiency, and maximize profitability,” says Schmitt. “The future is bright and I am very much looking forward to seeing clients explore new technology that will transform their farming operation.”
Join us in welcoming 4R Farm Insights to our elite network of SWAT MAPS service providers. If you’d like to get in touch, Mattie Schmitt can be reached via the following:
Cost-Effective Farming: Advantages of Variable Rate Applications
Variable rate technology is becoming more commonplace in the ag community, yet the adoption rate is still relatively slow. Farmers and agronomists are realizing that a soil-based foundation layer like SWAT MAPS is critical for success. As a result, the industry is seeing a transition from square grid-based sampling to more accurate soil-based zone sampling that matches the actual field landscape variability.
Understanding Variable Rate Applications Variable rate refers to the practice of adjusting the rate of input applications based on specific variables such as soil type, soil nutrient supply, and crop nutrient requirements. By mapping and understanding the variability of these attributes within your field, you can take advantage of the technology to apply inputs at the right rate and in the right place.
SWAT MAPS provides the framework to collect data about a field which is used by an agronomist to determine the optimal rate of seed and fertilizer for each area of a field. This targeted approach ensures that resources are used efficiently and reduces the risk of over- or under-application.
The SWAT MAPS Difference Soil, Water, and Topography (SWAT) MAPS are high-resolution soil foundation maps used to execute variable rate fertilizer, seed, soil amendment, pesticide, or precision water management. They are created using a patented process and each map is made up of ten different management zones, called SWAT zones. Using SWAT MAPS gives you the ability to address variations in soil nutrient levels and plant available water across your fields. By adjusting the rate of seed and fertilizer application based on these variations, you can ensure that each area of the field receives the necessary nutrients for optimal crop growth. These precise resource allocations can lead to improved crop yields and reduced environmental impact.
Optimized Input Allocation These days, farm input prices are very high, so it is becoming even more critical to not waste them. By applying these inputs in varying amounts based on soil, water, and topography characteristics, you can optimize your input allocation (see Figure 1). This leads to increased efficiency, reduced waste, and cost savings, making it an essential tool for economic and environmental sustainability. For example, in figure 1, populations are based on the soils’ ability to support a given corn population due to varying water holding capacity. Nutrients like potash, phosphate, and zinc are applied at higher rates in zones 1 to 4 where the soil supply is low. Nitrogen rates are highest in zones 3-6 where expected yield is high and soil N supply is expected to be relatively low.
Figure 1. SWAT MAPS recommendation report showing different seed and fertilizer rates for different zones. Multiple applications are shown on a single report for demonstration purpose.
Soil Potential + Genetic Potential Matching corn populations to the soil potential – a combination of nutrient supplying power and water availability – is a powerful tool to make the most of your hybrids’ genetics. There’s no value in pushing high populations in a part of the landscape that can’t support it, but in areas that can…take advantage of that potential!
In beans, matching populations to expected growth habits can proactively help manage diseases like white mold. Populations can be reduced in high growth potential zones to mitigate excessive canopy cover, and increased in areas where they struggle with row closure!
Environmental Sustainability Excessive application of nutrients can lead to nutrient runoff in water bodies, causing harmful algal blooms and negatively impacting aquatic ecosystems. However, by implementing variable rate applications, you can ensure that your fertilizer is only applied to the necessary SWAT zones and at the right rates, reducing the risk of nutrient runoff and minimizing environmental impact.
SWAT MAPS products can also help conserve water resources. By analyzing soil moisture data and adjusting irrigation scheduling accordingly, you can optimize irrigation water use using variable rate irrigation technology.
If you would like to further discuss how variable rate might benefit your farm specifically, please connect with us at support@swatmaps.com.
How Do I Choose the Right Variable Rate Program?
Chris Hawkins Director of Sales – Farmer Services
In agriculture today where risk is high and profit margins can become quite thin, variable rate (VR) application programs have emerged as indispensable tools. They allow farmers to optimize input use, enhance crop yields, and maximize profitability, while at the same time minimizing environmental impact. However, with many VR programs and service providers available, farmers face the challenge of selecting the right system for their unique needs.
Here are some essential factors that farmers should consider before deciding on a VR program and service provider:
1. Establish Your Objective: There are many reasons why farmers utilize VR application. Increased yield, better pesticide application timing, and improved harvestability are just a few. Decide what problem you are attempting to solve with VR on your farm and find a service provider who will work with you to accomplish that.
2. Hardware Compatibility: Of course, you will need to make sure your own equipment is capable of, and ready to, apply VR prescriptions. Check with your equipment dealer on that. If it is “ready”, make sure your service provider can write prescriptions that will be compatible with your hardware because prescription files often need to be written specifically to match various types of controllers.
3. Field Variability (Zones): Many factors can influence variability within a field, and we have tools today to make field zone maps based on ALL of those factors at once (ie. satellite imagery, yield monitors, etc). Generally, these are a good view of “what” variability exists at a specific time (both spatial and temporal variability). However, great VR programs build zone maps based primarily on spatial factors such as soil, water dynamics, and topography (see figure 1). These stable characteristics are an ideal foundation for understanding “why” variability exists in any season.
Figure 1. SWAT MAP built primarily from spatial field characteristics.
4. Ground Truthing and Zone Sampling: Make sure your service provider incorporates ground truthing when building the zone maps for your VR program. Ground truthing is the process of comparing what an agronomist sees in a field with their own eyes to the field data that was collected. In this way, the most accurate map possible is chosen as a template for soil sampling. A proper variable rate program includes soil analysis from the same points each year by zone so the agronomist can make precise recommendations based on nutrient changes from year to year.
5. Scalability: Consider whether the VR service provider can scale with your operation as it grows. The best service providers are innovative and grow with you as they develop and incorporate new technology into their existing programs making their clients even more profitable. In figure 2 below you can see just one example of such technology. SWAT CAM can help to significantly reduce pesticide costs.
Figure 2. SWAT CAM crop and weed imaging system. Photo: Croptimistic Technology Inc.
6. Ease of Use: Development of a good variable rate program can be quite complex, however for the farmer, it should be relatively easy to use. The service provider should handle the complexity so you can focus on other aspects of your farm.
7. Support and Training: Assess the level of support and training provided by the service provider to ensure successful implementation and troubleshooting. Support should be accessible especially in the peak seasons of work. The company should have both live people to speak with as well as online support.
Figure 3. SWAT SUPPORT portal for learning and support.
8. Cost/Benefit: When analysing cost/benefit of a variable rate program, look beyond just one year. Sometimes the upfront cost of VR systems may be higher in the first year, but significantly lower in the following years. Further to that, Return on Investment (ROI) is tricky to measure because it is farm specific. It's easy to look at yield alone because that's tangible. However, yield is influenced by many different factors so it should not be the sole measuring stick for the value of a VR program. There are other intrinsic benefits to consider, such as operational efficiency and grain quality. It's very difficult to measure the value of spraying your fungicide at just the right time, or minimizing lodging, but the value needs to be acknowledged.
9. Reputation: Look for a system that offers high accuracy and precision in data collection, analysis, and application. Research the reputation and track record of the service provider, including their experience in the precision agriculture industry. Seek recommendations from other farmers or agricultural professionals to gain insights into their experiences with the system and service provider.
10. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the program complies with local regulations regarding pesticide and fertilizer application, data privacy, and environmental concerns.
In conclusion, choosing the right variable rate program and service provider is an important decision that can significantly impact the success of your farm. By carefully considering factors such as map development and soil sampling process, scalability, ease of use, support and training, cost/benefit, reputation, and regulatory compliance, you can make informed choices that align with your goals and objectives.
If you would like to learn more about our VR program which uses SWAT MAPS technology, or any of our new innovations (such as SWAT CAM), please connect with us at sales@swatmaps.com. Or you can find more information on our website at SWATMAPS.com.
SWAT Partner Announcement: Midplains Ag
Midplains Ag, a full-service precision ag consultation and risk management group located in Northeast Nebraska, has recently joined the SWAT MAPS service provider network to offer the world’s premier soil foundation map.
The company was founded in 1983 and has been building a network of farmers located in Antelope, Boone, Holt, Howard, Merrick, Greeley, and Wheeler Counties in Nebraska. Owner Richard Uhrenholdt believes that offering SWAT services that base management zones on soils and topography is the right approach that will allow clients to invest in a long-term plan for soil health.
Midplains Owner Richard Uhrenholdt
“We understand the issues that farms face daily and we work closely with our clients to ensure we are collecting and analyzing valuable data that will greatly affect how they make decisions,” said Uhrenholdt. “Utilizing the SWAT ECOSYSTEM will allow us to confidently recommend the next best steps based on what we see happening in the soil.”
The SWAT service offerings will be an addition to Midplains Ag current full spectrum precision ag offerings that include drone aerial imagery, crop spraying, cover cropping, scouting, soil and crop analysis, irrigation analysis, and yield data.
