The Importance of Core Count in Accurate Soil Sampling

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....

Need to Desiccate? VR Technology Can Help Reduce Costs

One of the well-established precision agriculture technologies is variable rate desiccation. VR desiccation enables precise control over the desiccation process, helping to synchronize crop maturity across a field. This results in a more uniform crop stand, making...

Time to sample. Fall or spring?

Sampling season is approaching quickly. As soon as the crop starts going into bins, sampling trucks will be busy taking soil cores. Have you ever wondered about the best timing for soil sampling? There are different opinions on that: fall, winter, or spring – which is...

Sampling notes. Technology helps to do sampling right.

Soil sampling your fields is a no-brainer anymore. But how can you do it cost-effectively, accurately, and with minimal error? By taking advantage of already common technology – GPS. GPS-referenced sampling is well known among professional agronomists and farmers and...