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Cloud7 Weather Launches Across Western Canada, Redefining the Cost of On-Farm Weather Intelligence

May 28, 2026 | Press Release

Winnipeg-based agtech pioneer enters the market with over 150 stations already deployed at a cost up to 85% less than traditional forecasting systems Winnipeg, May 28, 2026 — Winnipeg-based agricultural technology company Cloud7 Weather today announced its full...

Precision Pays (Part 2): In-Season Tools to Maximize ROI

Apr 26, 2025 | Blog

By Wade Barnes, Founder of Ronin Agronomy & Farmers Edge In Part 1, we broke down the real cost of fertility guesswork — and how intense soil sampling helps avoid six-figure mistakes. But what happens when you realize mid-season that you may have under-applied? Or...

Precision Pays (Part 1): How Intense Soil Sampling and VRT Are Unlocking Profit on Every Acre

Apr 23, 2025 | Blog

By Wade Barnes, Founder of Ronin Agronomy & Farmers Edge Back in 2004, when we started working with variable rate fertility, it wasn’t easy. The equipment was expensive, the software was clunky, and you practically needed an engineering degree to make it all work....

Post-Season Crop Performance Analysis: The Importance of Fall Soil Sampling

Oct 24, 2024 | Blog

After the crop is harvested, it’s time to start soil sampling for the next season. Fall soil sampling is an excellent tool for providing accurate information about residual nutrients in the soil when done annually. For first-time testers, it offers a great...

The Importance of Core Count in Accurate Soil Sampling

Sep 10, 2024 | Blog

When collecting soil samples to accurately represent a field, it is important to determine how many soil cores should be collected. The number of cores depends on factors such as soil variability, the depth of the sample, and the specific tests being conducted....