Key Takeaways:
- GRAINCO FS introduces myFS Agronomy for the 2024 crop season, enhancing data-driven decision-making for farmers in Kendall, LaSalle, and Grundy counties in Illinois.
- Developed with Intelinair, the platform provides in-season and post-season insights to improve operational efficiency and ROI.
- GRAINCO FS has been a leader in digital agronomic solutions, continually evolving its offerings to meet farmers’ needs.
- The myFS Agronomy tool supports a comprehensive approach, from crop monitoring to financial transactions and field management.
- The platform aims to foster a community of data-driven farmers, enhancing collective agricultural productivity.
Introduction of myFS Agronomy
For the upcoming 2024 crop season, GRAINCO FS has introduced its latest digital agronomic tool, myFS Agronomy. This innovative platform, developed in collaboration with Intelinair, provides comprehensive in-season and post-season insights and analytics to farmers in Kendall, LaSalle, and Grundy counties in Illinois. The primary goal of this tool is to optimize operational efficiency and maximize return on investment (ROI).
A Commitment to Technological Advancement
GRAINCO FS has a long-standing history of pioneering digital solutions for its customers. Alan Drake, General Manager of GRAINCO FS, emphasized their dedication to leveraging technology for improved ROI. “We embarked on our ag tech journey nearly six years ago, driven by a commitment to leveraging technology to generate the best return on investment for our customers,” said Drake. He highlighted the platform’s capabilities: “Our strategy remains focused on an ever-evolving omni-channel where our growers can connect anytime and anywhere with all aspects of doing business with GRAINCO FS.”
Comprehensive Data Analysis
The myFS Agronomy platform enables GRAINCO FS to analyze crops across their trade territory meticulously. This analysis helps crop specialists make informed decisions to maximize yield and understand each acre’s best seed, inputs, and practices. “Our mission is to do what is best for our farmers,” stated Cal Mason, Farm Data Manager for GRAINCO FS. He noted that the unbiased data-driven approach helps make crucial decisions, such as replanting and seed selection.
Supporting Farmers Every Step of the Way
GRAINCO FS places significant emphasis on supporting farmers in effectively utilizing the myFS Agronomy tool. Morgan Picht, Data Management Specialist, underscored the importance of training and field support to ensure farmers derive maximum benefit from the technology. “When a grower decides to partner with us, we make sure we are with them every step of the way, ensuring they get the most out of the technology,” said Picht.
Enhancing Decision-Making and Profitability
Crop Specialist Jason Hamer highlighted the platform’s role in enhancing farmers’ confidence in their decisions. By leveraging analytics, Hamer and his customers can make informed decisions that improve profitability. “My customers want to feel exceptionally confident that they make the best decisions possible. With the analytics, I know how to direct my customers to make the most profitable decisions for their farm,” said Hamer. He mentioned a specific insight from the tool: “One of the most eye-opening things that we are taking action on this year is corn planting populations. The analysis showed we needed to push certain hybrids harder.”
Building a Community of Data-Driven Farmers
The myFS Agronomy platform aims to create a community of farmers who contribute to and benefit from shared data. “Looking forward, what excites me most is that as more people get on board in our geography, we are creating a community to drive our territory and our yields forward,” added Hamer. This collaborative approach enhances collective agricultural productivity and efficiency.
Future Prospects
GRAINCO FS envisions its ag-tech journey as a partnership with farmers, providing customized field plans based on detailed data analysis. “With the information we now have access to, we can customize a field plan based on various factors, including slope, seed, soil type, and many other historical data points,” said Drake. The goal is to enhance the traditional salesman/grower relationship with advanced data analysis, empowering farmers to make better decisions.
Simplifying Technology Utilization
Conner Schmidt, National Sales Leader for Intelinair, emphasized the importance of simplifying technology for farmers. “Our goal is to make technology simple enough that anyone can utilize it with analytics that find the answers to two difficult questions – What is the problem, and how do I fix it?” Schmidt acknowledged GRAINCO FS’s pivotal role in adopting and promoting the Analyze feature, which provides actionable insights for farmers. “GRAINCO FS has and will continue to play a large role in this innovation. They are a company relentlessly pursuing better solutions for their customers,” added Schmidt.
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