With over 200 innovative tools, predictive crop models, and two laboratories (one located in Winnipeg, Man., and the other in Grimes, Iowa), Farmers Edge is focused on what they do best – end-to-end digital agronomic solutions. That’s why Farmers Edge has launched FarmCommand Pro which is tailored to ag retailers and agronomists across North America.
FarmCommand Pro is an easy to use, agronomic dashboard which includes intuitive precision agronomy features for zone mapping and soil sample tracking and the ability to make recommendations. This helps to create better and more accurate recommendations. This ready to deploy platform allows retailers who are working with growers and agronomists to input their data quickly, removing costly downtime usually associated with a software change.
“We’ve had the farmer version available for almost 20 years and we’re really proud to now offer FarmCommand Pro to retailers and agronomists who want to provide a superior customer experience – so they can focus on what they do best.” – Kris Kinnaird, Farmers Edge Director of Strategic Partnerships who is also a crop farmer in southwest Manitoba.
Farmers Edge has been partnering with Canadian retailers like Richardson Pioneer, Parrish & Heimbecker and independent agronomists like Fortified Agronomy for years, and has brought this past experience in working closely with retailers to the FarmCommand Pro platform.
Kinnaird mentions, “We’re focused on helping retailers and agronomists implement our Digital Plus solution to enhance product, data, and go-to-market strategies. We’ve developed a storefront solution for ag retailers to complement their physical stores and our agronomy software and soil labs in Grimes, IA and Winnipeg, MB, offer competitive pricing, fast turnaround and advanced data collection from a single provider.”
These digital agronomic tools are scalable, cost-effective and can be seamlessly integrated into existing business models. Additionally, the company has expanded capacity at their Canadian laboratory in Manitoba to allow ag retailers and growers to access plant tissue and soil testing services, enabling faster results for timely crop management, and avoiding the need to send samples to labs located over the border.
The in-house laboratories and agronomic tools allow you to build depth zone maps using satellite imagery, georeferenced soil test results and more, while also aligning with 4R recommendation methodology. Sievers adds, “We have a lot of experience in the technology space, and using our system means there’s no gap between farm technology, end-to-end lab testing and agronomy. Our expertise with variable rate and customized nutrient management is second to none.”
From new retailer solutions, increased laboratory services across North America, updated pricing and exciting partnerships, Farmers Edge is picking up momentum this year. To learn more about the company visit their website farmersedge.ca or contact partners@farmersedge.ca.
