Monthly Archives: July 2014

Be On The Lookout!

By |July 31st, 2014|Categories: Insects, Soybean|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Nutrient deficiencies to be looking for in your corn: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="5251" border_color="grey" img_link_large="yes" img_link_target="_self" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Nitrogen Deficiency is seen where inadequate nitrogen is used or the nitrogen is lost by leaching or denitrification. Evaluating nitrogen deficiency late in the season, it is important to note if the plant is still suffering from [...]

The Relationship Between Nitrogen Needs and Plant Population

By |July 22nd, 2014|Categories: Corn, Video|Tags: , , , , |

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Crop-Tech Consulting agronomist Isaac Ferrie discusses nitrogen deficiency and the relationship between nitrogen needs and population.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_video link="http://youtu.be/467Y4bDjGLQ"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

New PDF Maps Tutorial

By |July 19th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_video link="http://youtu.be/HVDvfeF-3rU"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Isaac has created a tutorial for the app PDF Maps. The app is available for both the Android and Apple devices.  PDF Maps was demonstrated for the Farm Journal Drone Fly In. To use files with this app they must be already geo-referenced.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Meet the New Crop of Interns

By |July 15th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Matthew Duesterhaus [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="5159" border_color="grey" img_link_target="_self"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Matt is from Mendon, IL and is attending Iowa State University where he is majoring in agronomy. He wants to eventually become an agronomist and a partner on his family farm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Joe Lehnert [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="5158" border_color="grey" img_link_target="_self"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Joe is from the Tremont Illinois area and is [...]

CTC Gets Its Wings

By |July 11th, 2014|Categories: Drone, Imagery, Technology|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]The Hornet UAS has the ability to carry a number of cameras that can produce useful information for precision farming operations.  Some examples included in Crop-Tech’s evaluation are a regular camera, giving an aerial view of visible field conditions, and a modified near infrared camera, which provides an indication of plant health beyond what would [...]

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