The two new apps are geared towards weed identification and field production.

The first app, Weedscout, compares a photo of a weed with a cumulative database and provides a list of potential matches.

The app uses facial recognition technology used by other apps, like Snapchat. Users are being asked to photograph as many weeds in early growth stages as possible, in order to improve the recognition system. Information like weed species, locations and times of each match are archived for future use.

The second app, Zone Spray, is still being tested and was released to 300 producers in Western Canada this year. By using satellite imaging, the app maps out the most productive areas of a field. This allows producers to customize input use in different areas of the field.

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