--- title: Blog | Farm technology description: Farm technology | --- [Careers](https://www.premiercrop.com/careers/) [Customer Login](https://services.premiercrop.com/?__hstc=238270879.be9eccecf6a7b1d4075b99a177f6f9ae.1534825773967.1534840763958.1534843546092.3&__hssc=238270879.2.1534843546092&__hsfp=877493044) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/premiercropsystems/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PremierCrop) [![Premier Crop Systems](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/PremierCropSystems_August2018%20Theme/img/PCS-color-horizontal_cs6_300.png)](https://www.premiercrop.com/) - [Home](https://www.premiercrop.com/) - [Who We Are](https://www.premiercrop.com/who-we-are/) - [What We Do](https://www.premiercrop.com/what-we-do/) - [Why It Matters](https://www.premiercrop.com/why-it-matters/) - [Podcasts](https://www.premiercrop.com/podcasts/) - [Blog](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog?__hstc=238270879.be9eccecf6a7b1d4075b99a177f6f9ae.1534825773967.1534840763958.1534843546092.3&__hssc=238270879.8.1534843546092&__hsfp=877493044) - [Contact Us](https://www.premiercrop.com/precision-agriculture-contact-us/) Search for: ## [Use Agronomic and Economic Data to Make Management Decisions](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/use-data-to-make-management-decisions) Posted by [Dan Frieberg](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/dan-frieberg) on 8/26/21 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-08-05%20at%202.24.22%20PM.png)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/use-data-to-make-management-decisions) At this time of the year, it’s easy to feel like yields are largely a function of weather - temperature and rainfall. Over the years in hundreds of grower meetings, I’ve heard that sentiment repeatedly. If you are inclined to think that way, think about this scenario.  [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/use-data-to-make-management-decisions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/use-data-to-make-management-decisions#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [soil health](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/soil-health), [group data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/group-data), [data driven decisions](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-driven-decisions), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan) ## [Put Your Data To Work](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/put-your-data-to-work) Posted by [Dan Frieberg](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/dan-frieberg) on 6/3/21 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/Data%20Blog-01.png)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/put-your-data-to-work) GPS technology has allowed growers to capture variability within a field – from yield to soils, fertility, pH, varieties, variable rate application and agronomic treatments. More than likely, you have accumulated binders full of color maps and hard drives full of files. [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/put-your-data-to-work) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/put-your-data-to-work#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [data analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-analytics), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [farm analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-analytics), [Big Data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/big-data) ## [How Yield Efficiency Can Impact Your Operation](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/how-yield-efficiency-can-impact-your-operation) Posted by [Dan Frieberg](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/dan-frieberg) on 5/6/21 10:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/Yield%20Efficiency%20Blog%20Image-01.png)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/how-yield-efficiency-can-impact-your-operation) *"It's just putting data to work for you. You can drill down on which fields, and which parts of fields are most profitable, and which aren't. I think the more you help growers know their costs, the better managers they are." - Dan Frieberg* [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/how-yield-efficiency-can-impact-your-operation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/how-yield-efficiency-can-impact-your-operation#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [crop protection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/crop-protection), [variable rate](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/variable-rate), [data driven decisions](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-driven-decisions), [yield efficiency](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-efficiency), [economics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/economics), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan), [nutrient removals](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nutrient-removals), [nitrogen](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nitrogen) ## [Nitrogen Strategies for your Fields](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/nitrogen-strategies) Posted by [Mike Manning](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/mike-manning) on 4/29/21 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/Nitrogen%20Strategies-01.png)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/nitrogen-strategies) *"It convinces growers to spread those nitrogen pounds out over the course of the season or minimally making more than one application, and they see improved efficiency. We're talking about less pounds of nitrogen to produce a bushel of corn, and we generally see higher yields at the same time. So, it becomes a win-win." - Mike Manning* [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/nitrogen-strategies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/nitrogen-strategies#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [crop protection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/crop-protection), [learning blocks](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/learning-blocks), [soil health](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/soil-health), [variable rate](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/variable-rate), [economics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/economics), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan), [nutrient removals](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nutrient-removals), [nitrogen](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nitrogen) ## [Unlock Insights to Your Farming Operation](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/unlock-insights-to-your-farming-operation) Posted by [Dan Frieberg](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/dan-frieberg) on 4/22/21 10:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/iStock-1264516942.jpg)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/unlock-insights-to-your-farming-operation) *"Data is valuable, but data in the hands of the right people with the right context is really, really valuable." - T.J. Masker* [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/unlock-insights-to-your-farming-operation) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/unlock-insights-to-your-farming-operation#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [data analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-analytics), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [Ag technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/ag-technology), [yield analysis](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-analysis), [variable rate](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/variable-rate), [data visualization](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-visualization), [farm analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-analytics), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan) ## [Six Frustrations with Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/six-frustrations-with-precision-ag) Posted by [Katie McWhirter](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/katie-mcwhirter) on 4/8/21 9:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![data overwhelm](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/premiercropyielddata_farmer.jpg)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/six-frustrations-with-precision-ag) *"Growers tell me they are frustrated with precision ag, they've invested in the technology. I tell them, 'You just want to put the pieces of the puzzle together to see exactly what the picture is.’ And they are relieved when Premier Crop can help."* *- Katie McWhirter, Director of Training and Development* [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/six-frustrations-with-precision-ag) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/six-frustrations-with-precision-ag#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [data analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-analytics), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [Ag technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/ag-technology), [yield analysis](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-analysis), [variable rate](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/variable-rate), [yield efficiency](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-efficiency), [data visualization](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-visualization), [farm analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-analytics), [Big Data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/big-data), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan), [nutrient removals](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nutrient-removals) ## [Yield Efficiency at a Year-End Grower Meeting with SciMax Solutions](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/focusing-on-a-yield-efficiency-score-at-a-year-end-grower-meeting-with-scimax-solutions) Posted by [Brenton Rossman](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/brenton-rossman) on 3/4/21 10:17 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/DSC_2089.jpg)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/focusing-on-a-yield-efficiency-score-at-a-year-end-grower-meeting-with-scimax-solutions) ***"I think people are really good looking at a 10,000-foot view, but when you dive deeper into the economics and profitability, that's where the rubber meets the road." - Landon Aldinger, Farmer, Iowa Falls, IA*** [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/focusing-on-a-yield-efficiency-score-at-a-year-end-grower-meeting-with-scimax-solutions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/focusing-on-a-yield-efficiency-score-at-a-year-end-grower-meeting-with-scimax-solutions#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [Ag technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/ag-technology), [crop protection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/crop-protection), [management zones](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/management-zones), [group data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/group-data), [benchmarking](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/benchmarking), [yield efficiency](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-efficiency), [economics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/economics), [Big Data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/big-data), [farm data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-data) ## [What Can You Do With Your Farm Data?](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-can-you-do-with-your-farm-data) Posted by [Lance Meyer](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/lance-meyer) on 2/11/21 10:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Farm data layers help with profitability](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/FBpremiercrop_maplayers.png)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-can-you-do-with-your-farm-data) **"We know there are dollars left on the table on every acre, it's just a matter of finding it with your farm data." - Lance Meyer, Kansas** **LANCE MEYER:** Hi, guys. My name is Lance Meyer. I'm an advisor here in eastern Kansas, actually located in the little town of Wellsville, just southwest of Kansas City. I've been with Premier Crop for about a year and a half now, and I work with growers kind of all over Kansas. I’m mainly focused here in east-central Kansas, but I get out west and up north a little bit, so kind of all over. [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-can-you-do-with-your-farm-data) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-can-you-do-with-your-farm-data#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [data analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-analytics), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [cost per bushel](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/cost-per-bushel), [soil health](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/soil-health), [data driven decisions](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-driven-decisions), [yield efficiency](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-efficiency), [farm analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-analytics), [nutrient removals](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nutrient-removals), [farm data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-data) ## [What Does a Year End Meeting Look Like with a Premier Crop Partner?](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-does-a-year-end-meeting-look-like-with-a-premier-crop-partner) Posted by [Brenton Rossman](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/brenton-rossman) on 1/7/21 10:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/yearendmeetingwith_premiercrop_scimax.jpg)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-does-a-year-end-meeting-look-like-with-a-premier-crop-partner) ***"We use SciMax Solutions, a Premier Crop partner,** **to push everything we can in order to get the best ROI and try to do the best job that we can." - Mike Myers, Waukee, IA*** [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-does-a-year-end-meeting-look-like-with-a-premier-crop-partner) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/what-does-a-year-end-meeting-look-like-with-a-premier-crop-partner#comments-listing) Topics: [Farming](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farming), [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [data analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-analytics), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [crop protection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/crop-protection), [management zones](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/management-zones), [benchmarking](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/benchmarking), [economics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/economics), [farm analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-analytics), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan), [nutrient removals](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/nutrient-removals) ## [Using Data for Hybrid and Variety Seed Selection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/using-data-for-hybrid-and-variety-seed-selection) Posted by [Dan Frieberg](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/author/dan-frieberg) on 12/23/20 10:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/premiercrop_manageyourseedinvestmentFB.png)](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/using-data-for-hybrid-and-variety-seed-selection) *"Part of the value of what they get in the Premier Crop program is being able to see beyond their own operations. A lot of times, hybrid and variety is the very first thing they look for."* [Read More](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/using-data-for-hybrid-and-variety-seed-selection) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/using-data-for-hybrid-and-variety-seed-selection#comments-listing) Topics: [Farm technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology), [data analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-analytics), [Precision ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/precision-ag), [Ag technology](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/ag-technology), [hybrid selection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/hybrid-selection), [group data](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/group-data), [benchmarking](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/benchmarking), [data driven decisions](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/data-driven-decisions), [seed selection](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/seed-selection), [yield efficiency](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/yield-efficiency), [farm analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-analytics), [Farm Plan](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-plan) [All posts](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/all) [Next](https://info.premiercrop.com/blog/tag/farm-technology/page/2) #### About Premier Crop Systems, based out of Des Moines, IA, started in 1999 to deliver better agronomic decisions through data analysis that lead to higher yields, increased profits and more sustainable practices for customers.  ### Subscribe ### Recent Posts This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## Guides [Precision Ag](https://info.premiercrop.com/the-power-of-precision-ag-1) [Farm Profitability](https://info.premiercrop.com/farm-profitability) [Data Analytics](https://info.premiercrop.com/dataanalytics) [Farm Efficiency](https://info.premiercrop.com/farm-efficiency) [Crop Management](https://info.premiercrop.com/crop-management) [Variable Rate Farming](https://info.premiercrop.com/variable-rate-farming) [Soil Health](https://info.premiercrop.com/soil-health)   [![Premier Crop Systems](https://info.premiercrop.com/hubfs/PremierCropSystems_August2018%20Theme/img/PCS-White-Vertical-Logo.png)](http://bluerockdesigns.info/) 2200 Gannett Des Moines, Iowa 50321 515-334-5560 Copyright 2018 Premier Crop Systems | All Rights Reserved. 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