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Let Robots Count the Pests: Transforming Agriculture with AI

Jul 2, 2024 | Blog

The use of AI in agriculture is exceeding expectations, and we are just at the beginning of this journey. Our weather partner, Metos, recently presented the iScout Mobile app, which eliminates the time-consuming task of manually identifying and counting insects caught...

The Unique Benefits and Challenges of Peat Soils in Agriculture

Jun 19, 2024 | Blog

Peat soils are a unique type of organic soil that is quite common in the Prairies. Like any other soil, it has advantages and challenges that growers can utilize to achieve their target yields without exceeding their budgets. The uniqueness of this soil lies in its...

The Benefits and Optimal Use of Variable Rate Fungicide Application

Jun 13, 2024 | Blog

Variable Rate fungicide application is a well-known approach in precision agriculture that adjusts the amount of fungicide applied based on the current conditions of the crop and field. Unlike traditional single-rate fungicide application, VR fungicide optimizes...

Soil Organic Matter Stability and Its Role in Carbon Storage

Jun 6, 2024 | Blog

Every grower would be happy to have land with high OM values. Soil organic matter (OM) is one of the most important parameters that makes soil productive and creates unique conditions for the producer to achieve a fast return on investment. Soil OM serves as a major...

Seeing a Poor Spot in Your Field? Take a Tissue Sample to Find Out Why!

May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

In-season, odd cases of crop growth, changes in color, or unusual patterns can become visible in the field. These cases can puzzle even experienced growers. To help with investigating and eliminating possible threats to future yields, it is always helpful to talk to a...