Liljedahl Farms, Inc.
Dennis (712) 370-0907
Drew (712) 246-8016
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Taking Our Rx

5/7/2014

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This year we are trying out some new technology from Dekalb called FieldScripts.  We provide yield history, soil conditions, and other data to Carlson Seed, our local FieldScripts dealer.  They analyze the data and suggest which corn hybrids are the best match for our field conditions.  The data is then uploaded into our iPad, which is connected to the planter.  

This photo shows our FieldScripts "prescription" on the right, and the actual planted population on the left.  Our goal is to produce corn more efficiently by planting less seed in lower producing soil and more seed in higher producing soil.  

During the growing season, Dekalb offers us another application that analyzes soil moisture content based on rainfall and the growth stage of the crop to help us determine how much fertilizer we need to apply, among other recommendations.

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