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Crop Insurance Agents: Have You Asked Your Growers About Ag Technology?
Does it feel like you have less and less time every year? From application time to acreage reporting then finally production reporting…one season just seems to bleed into the next. It’s the same with today’s grower: They find themselves ordering seed and pricing...
MyAgData Then, Now and Into the Future
We’re frequently asked: “What's the history of MyAgData? How did it come to be?” It all started with a single question. Data Everywhere, But... Most farmers (us included) already had tools on their farm to document the crop they plant and harvest every year. We had...
11 Burning Questions About MyAgData Production Reporting
Did you know that if you’ve submitted an acreage report through MyAgData for yourself or your producers this Spring, you can use that same information to start a production report for the Fall? We’ve gotten a grain cart full of questions about the capabilities of our...
Lower Crop Insurance Premiums, Taxpayer Savings and MyAgData
If you’re a producer who has invested in Precision Ag technology, you have all the data about your planting. Maybe it’s on a stick, or stored in the cloud. Even if you don’t have Precision Ag technology, wouldn’t it be nice to just use your phone or tablet to collect...
Calibrate Your Yield Monitor Now For Data You Can Use Next Season
It’s hard to believe that we’re already well into August. Our parents used to say that time flies when you are having fun, but I’m not sure everyone would agree that this has been a fun-filled summer. However, it’s certainly been another growing season to remember....
MyAgData to Give Startup Pitch at AgTech Conference of the South
MyAgData CEO and Co-Founder Deb Casurella participated alongside three other agtech company finalists in a startup pitch competition this week at the inaugural AgTech Conference of the South in Alpharetta, Georgia. Technology Association of Georgia sponsored the...
Why Accuracy and Timeliness Are Essential for Crop Insurance Agents
“July is when we get busy. July 15th's our deadline,” says Jessica Skaggs, a crop specialist with Country Financial. “Farmers are busy, we're busy. All the work has to be done.” Sound familiar? Spring planting is wrapping up, and farmers are ready to plow ahead into...
Why Precision Agriculture Results in Cost Savings for Farmers
With advances in technology, it’s no surprise that cost savings is the number motivator for farmers when it comes to precision agriculture. Cost savings is also the primary reason that more and more farmers are using precision farming technology each year. Why?...
Farmers: Don’t Make Your FSA Appointment Just Yet!
Starting June 25, 2018, the USDA will launch an acreage reporting pilot program to test new ag technologies with an eye toward reducing producers’ increasingly heavy administrative burden. You, your agent, or your service provider will now be able to report acreage...
Purdue University Ag Students Get Into the Field with MyAgData
Spring and early summer are the busiest times of the year for crop insurers and ag service providers. Just when they are at their busiest, some of the best and brightest agricultural science students in the U.S. are wrapping up the school year.
How Better Numbers Produce A Precious Yield: Time
Farmers make decisions each day to ensure healthy plants and a healthy yield. From seed selection to soil conditions, each choice has an effect on the harvest and overall profitability.
Ask Your Crop Insurance Agent About MyAgData
Spring is in the air, which means planting season is harvesting the attention span of farmers across our region. From the initial stage of planting to completion, this spring is one that we will not soon forget.
Debunking the Myths About Crop Insurance
Crop insurance has become the top choice for farmers and ranchers in mitigating risks to shield them from decreases in crop produce and revenue. Federal crop insurance has become a pillar of U.S. farm policy in recent years and as it stands, farmers collectively spend...
5 Tips for Agents and Service Providers to Learn How to Use the MyAgData App
In the ever-changing world of technology, learning how to use a new mobile app can be tricky and overwhelming. That’s why we designed MyAgData with beginners and tech gurus in mind. With a few simple tips, we made it a priority to simplify life on the farm by easing...
What Farmers Need to Know About Data-Driven Agriculture Trends
Data-driven agriculture is all about efficiently using resources that collect, track and analyze data that make it easier for you and your trusted advisers to improve the profitability of your operation. You want—and need—to stay up to date on the latest technologies...
3 Reasons MyAgData will be ready to support USDA’s electronic Acreage Reporting Initiative
If you have been in the ag industry for the last few years, you are likely familiar with the Acreage Crop Reporting Streamlining Initiative (ACRSI) that Congress initially authorized in 2008 and has reauthorized in every subsequent Farm Bill. This week U.S. Department...
3 Ways Drones Can Be Used in Precision Agriculture
Maybe you have seen them in the sky, but weren’t quite sure what that object is? Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), were originally created for military use. Nowadays, drones are being used in several different ways in precision agriculture. It’s...
6 Reasons You Should Be Excited About Spring Acreage Reporting
Regardless of whether March came in like a lion or a lamb on your farm, spring is in the air, or at least arriving soon to a farm near you! That means we are entering a new season of life and growth for your crops. For those of us in the Midwest, the ground will begin...
4 Ways Automated Data Collection Puts Farmers in Control
Paperwork and reporting – these two words can give farmers a headache if they are still completing these processes manually. Fortunately, pain relief is available to farmers through automated data collection. Precision agriculture is not a new concept, but it gives...
6 Common MyAgData Questions Answered
For many farmers, time management is a major concern that can impact the success of their business. In the winter months, shorter days do not help when it comes to checking items off that already long to-do list. But, what if there was a solution that saved you extra...
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