Keep your edge

Just wanted to give you some thinking material for this winter as harvest is winding down. Whether you are well into the realm of precision technologies or just thinking about it one thing is becoming clear, it pays! The cost of the equipment is stable to decreasing somewhat and did I mention it pays. From fuel, to seed, fertilizer, chemicals and efficiency using precision technology is going to keep you in the game when things turn ugly again. This up cycle has been great but we know after up, down usually follows and we have to be in a position to be profitable even in the down cycles. What you as growers need is information. The data for example that yield monitors put out provides you information. So in a simple situation for example we find that one variety out performed another consistently across the farm by 10 bushel. That information can be used to make decisions for next year. Just saw a great video clip on fuel savings by having row sensors on corn head in down corn as compared to no sensors. $8.00 per acre savings in fuel not too mention faster harvest. Shut offs on planters and sprayers can add to your bottom line . So just be thinking and reading this winter for ways to utilize precision equipment in your operation in the future. I can help with some of the data processing with current software packages already in use. If you want to come in and go over different scenarios where this technology pays you are welcome anytime. Happy Thanksgiving!!