How much do you know about your farm? When you're the one managing it, that should be an easy answer. However, so much of the efficiency and cost savings lost on a farm are just that — not having data or not being able to use the data you do have to make more informed decisions.
Let’s take a closer look at ways to overcome that:
Is your device connected?
If your current display and guidance set up isn’t connected to the internet, you could be wasting potential in valuable data that can make managing your farming operation simple. Connecting your device to the cloud is easy, requiring only a modem and data service plan.
What does connectivity gain you?
Seamless data transfer from the cab to the office
Data security (ensuring you have the data and don’t misplace it)
Ease of data management (forget the spreadsheets!)
Make data count
The single most important thing you can do for your operation, no matter the state of the market, is gathering and analyzing your farm data. Information like field maps, AB lines & coverage data can help you not only plan for the future but determine what practical steps you can take now to impact your business and bottom line.
Traceability is also crucial to your farm’s success. Talk to your dealer about taking more control over timing, proof of placement and potential efficiencies. Tools like PTx Trimble Ag Software can be utilized with your guidance and display system to collect and manage your in-field data and help you make educated decisions going into next year.
PTx Trimble Ag Software
When choosing a software solution, consider a platform that offers a range of operational, record‑keeping and agronomic features to help your team focus on what’s most important – getting the work done correctly and efficiently.
With real-time information, simple data transfer and sharing, PTx Trimble Ag Software helps streamline operations from the cab to the office with three unique feature offerings:
Data: Manage data for field work, collect and review records
Operations: Plan field work to be executed and monitor in-field performance while also taking advantage of off-season planning
Using PTx Trimble Ag Software can also help you formulate better plans when talking with your agronomist for next year by managing your inputs so you're ready for whatever the market throws at you.
Start planning now for what you’ll do after harvest
Data-driven decision making
Once you begin collecting and recording your data, new realizations will unfold that should drive your decisions going into next year.
In some instances, the data you collect may provide insights around the timing of fertilizer applications and other inputs based on historical records and analysis. With data like this at your fingertips, you can even pre-plan field work orders and manage your farm operations ahead of time.
Managing your investments
The pocketbook is where data really hits home. Utilizing software as a farm management tool has a lot of perks — but none more than helping you save in the long run.
When the end of the year approaches, the data will be clear on how your farm financials are weighing in. Use this information to consider leveraging end of year tax incentives to:
Talk with your accountant and PTx Trimble reseller to make the most of your situation — all because you can with the data in your hands.
