Crop Management Solutions
Soil Sampling
AeroApplied's Soil Sampling service provides farmers with accurate and detailed insights into their soil's health and composition.
Soil sampling can help farmers optimize fertilizer applications, reduce waste, and boost yields. By testing their soil, farmers can reduce fertilizer applications by 10-20%, according to the USDA. This can lead to significant cost savings. Additionally, soil testing and fertilizer management can increase crop yields by 5-15%, as reported by the American Society of Agronomy. By adopting soil sampling practices, farmers can improve their bottom line while also reducing environmental impact.
To accommodate the unique nutrient requirements of various crops, our soil sampling services employ specialized depth and placement strategies. For example, sugar beets' deep taproot systems necessitate sampling at depths of up to 48 inches to capture an accurate picture of soil nitrate levels and inform data-driven fertilizer decisions.
Compaction Testing
Compaction testing with AeroApplied detects soil compaction issues that may be limiting crop yields. Our analysis identifies areas of high compaction, and when combined with plant vigor mapping, provides a clear picture of where compaction is affecting crop growth.
Soil compaction can have a significant impact on crop yields, by identifying and addressing these issues, farmers can realize substantial gains. Research has shown that addressing compaction can lead to yield increases of 5-15% for corn, 3-10% for soybeans, and 5-12% for wheat. With AeroApplied's compaction testing services, farmers can pinpoint areas of compaction and take corrective action to improve soil health, boost yields, and reduce waste.
Canopy Coverage
For sugar beet farmers, Canopy Cover analysis is a game-changer. Our Agremo-powered analysis provides critical insights into vegetation health and productivity, helping you optimize crop performance and maximize yields. By monitoring canopy cover and leaf area index (LAI), you can:
Identify areas of stress or underperformance
Optimize irrigation and fertilizer applications
Detect potential issues before they impact yields
With Canopy Cover analysis, you can make data-driven decisions to drive better sugar beet yields and quality.
Weekly Health Monitoring
Stay ahead of crop stress and potential yield losses with our Weekly Health Monitoring Service, powered by Agremo. Using satellite imaging, our service provides a weekly snapshot of your field's overall health, enabling you to:
Identify early warnings of crop stress, disease, or nutrient deficiencies
Monitor the effectiveness of treatments and management decisions
Make data-driven decisions to optimize crop growth and yields
Reduce scouting time and costs
This is an example of an alert letting the farmer know there has been a drop in plant health.
This is an example of an emergence alert. Letting the farmer know plants are starting to emerge out of the ground.
Tissue Testing
Our tissue testing services provide a snapshot of a crop's nutrient status, enabling data-driven decisions to optimize fertilizer application and improve yields. By analyzing plant tissue samples, we identify nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, or imbalances, and provide actionable recommendations to ensure crops receive the necessary nutrients for optimal growth.
Tissue sampling helps farmers identify nutrient deficiencies and optimize fertilizer applications, leading to improved crop yields and reduced waste. By analyzing plant tissue, farmers can pinpoint nutrient gaps and adjust their fertilizer strategies, increasing corn yields by 12-15 bushels per acre. Additionally, tissue sampling can help farmers reduce nitrogen fertilizer applications by 20-30% while maintaining yields. By adopting tissue sampling practices, farmers can fine-tune their nutrient management and boost profitability.
Stand Counts
Our stand count services provide a critical early-season benchmark, accurately assessing plant populations and informing input investment decisions. By comparing the actual stand to the intended planting density, farmers can gauge their crop's yield potential and adjust their strategy accordingly. A strong stand count gives farmers the confidence to invest in additional inputs, while a lower-than-expected count may lead to reduced inputs or replanting. With our stand count analysis, farmers can make data-driven decisions about resource allocation, optimizing their crop management strategy for maximum returns.
By using stand count services, corn farmers can potentially increase yields and reduce costs. A 5-10% yield increase, for example, could result in an additional 10 bushels per acre, worth around $35 per acre at $3.50 per bushel. In terms of cost savings, reducing replanting costs by 50% could save around $38.50 per acre, while optimizing input application could save an additional $5-6.50 per acre. Overall, using stand count services could result in a total benefit of around $78.50 per acre.
Weed Detection
Weed pressure can vary significantly within a field, making targeted management strategies crucial. Our Weed Detection Service provides farmers with detailed, data-driven insights to inform their weed control decisions.
Accurately identify and map weeds in your fields
Pinpoint specific areas that require targeted herbicide applications
Calculate the opportunity cost of spraying based on weed density and distribution
Optimize your spraying strategy to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and maximize ROI
Summary
AeroApplied's suite of services empowers farmers to optimize crop performance, reduce waste, and boost profitability. By leveraging soil sampling, tissue testing, compaction testing, stand counts, weekly health monitoring, weed detection, and canopy coverage analysis, farmers can gain actionable insights to inform data-driven decisions. These services can help farmers reduce fertilizer applications by 10-20%, increase crop yields by 5-15%, and achieve significant cost savings. With AeroApplied's expertise and cutting-edge technology, farmers can unlock the full potential of their crops, minimize environmental impact, and maximize returns on investment.
Data-driven decision making: Make informed decisions about fertilizer applications, irrigation, and pest management with accurate and actionable data.
Increased yields and profitability: Optimize crop performance and reduce waste to achieve higher yields and greater profitability.
Reduced environmental impact: Minimize the environmental impact of farming practices by reducing fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Improved crop health and quality: Identify potential issues early and take corrective action to ensure healthy, high-quality crops.
Ready to unlock the full potential of your crops? Contact us today to learn more about AeroApplied's services and how they can help you achieve greater profitability, reduced waste, and improved crop health.