Soil, Scouting Programs Continue to Gain Value
How much growers and their retailers utilize soil testing and scouting varies greatly. But they should step up their game here, say experts CropLife® magazine touched base with for news in these disciplines. Why? Soil testing gives producers insights on how and where to best spend their limited fertilizer dollars. And scouting, especially during times of tight margins, can be a way to make better pest management decisions.
Field Scouting Apps Boost Efficiency, Speed
Scouting is one of the most critical services that ag retailers and consultants can offer their grower-customers. The need for accurate information about crop conditions, including weeds, insects and other pests, has never been greater. There’s a lot riding on a successful scouting program. Improved yields and higher profits are much aharder to achieve if scouting is not done as fast and efficiently as possible. Timing is of the essence. And with the number of acres to cover and pests to manage seemingly every year, this can be a daunting challenge for even the most experience precision ag professional.