Delaware farmers who embrace technology-based agricultural methods are experiencing more reliable crop production, according to new research from a leading agricultural analytics company.
Jon Fridgen, who serves as Chief Science Officer at Advanced Agrilytics, reports that his company’s studies demonstrate how farmers benefit when they use scientific data tools to make decisions about fertilizers, seeds, and other farming inputs. The research indicates these tech-savvy growers achieve more predictable harvest results compared to those using conventional approaches.
“With these growers, we’re seeing that yield distribution shift to the right, so that gives us the yield increase,” Fridgen explained. “In the case of corn, we’re cutting about 30 bushels an acre difference.”
The findings suggest that data analytics are becoming increasingly valuable for agricultural operations throughout the region, helping farmers optimize their production while reducing uncertainty in crop outcomes.
