The Use of GPS in Scouting September 21, 2023 In the world of modern agriculture, precision and efficiency are paramount. Farmers and agronomists continually seek ways to optimize their crop management practices to increase yields while conserving resources. One crucial tool in achieving these goals is Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. In this blog post, …
Importance of Land Preparation on Crop Production and on the Performance of the Crop September 15, 2023 Agriculture is a complex interplay of nature and human intervention. At the heart of this intricate dance lies the phenomenon of crop growth stages. From the moment a seed germinates to the day of harvest, crops go through …
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Understanding Growth Stages September 12, 2023 Agriculture is a complex interplay of nature and human intervention. At the heart of this intricate dance lies the phenomenon of crop growth stages. From the moment a seed germinates to the day of harvest, crops go through a series of well-defined growth stages. Understanding these stages is crucial …
Enhancing Crop Resilience August 28, 2023 In a world facing the challenges of climate change, population growth, and limited arable land, enhancing crop resilience has become a vital strategy for ensuring global food security and sustainability. As extreme weather events become more frequent and unpredictable, it’s crucial to develop innovative techniques and practices that enable …
Identifying Weed Infestations: Act Now! August 24, 2023 Maintaining your acres of crop requires more than just watering and fertilizing your plants. Weeds, those pesky and unwanted plants, can quickly overrun your fields, stifling the growth of your fruits and veggies. Identifying and addressing weed infestations promptly is essential to preserving your harvests. So how …
Why Are Real Time Field Observations Important? August 11, 2023 Real-time field observations allow you to act faster and with more knowledge on your fields. There are some diseases that look very similar, but affect your fields in dramatically different ways. If you are waiting to see results in your fields it could be too …
Detecting Crop Stress Factors in Real-time August 8, 2023 Insight Ag regularly checks for crop stress factors that could lead to changes in your plant’s evolution over time. Sometimes this stress eventually destroys a crop completely, but often the plant can still survive through them albeit with changes. There are several different categories of stress …
Sustainable Farming: Cultivating Profit and Preservation July 31, 2023 The need for sustainable farming is increasing every year, due to a variety of environmental factors. The degradation of our resources is making innovation a necessity. So what can we do? It starts by identifying the issues and finding out what is best for your crops. …
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Weekly Crop Update March 24, 2023 / Insight AGScouting University of Delaware’s Crop UpdateInsect and Disease AlertDavid Owens, Extension Entomologist Click here to read the full update.Seedcorn Maggot can damage newly planted seeds by chewing into them and feeding on the inside often leaving empty shells and causing poor germination and low population counts. As …
Agronomic Tools and Resources | Growing Degree Days (GDD) March 15, 2023 / Insight AGScouting What are Growing Degree Days (GDD) and Why Use it. Purdue University’s explains GDD as being used to estimate the growth and development of plants and insects during the growing season. Plants and insects will start growing and developing only …
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