WinField United is the crop inputs and insights business of Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of the largest cooperatives in the United States. The company specializes in providing agricultural solutions - products, services and market connections - to a network of agricultural retailers that touch nearly half the harvested acres in the nation. Through their Answer Plot® program, the company tests a wide range of products, from seed and crop protection to fungicides and more.
Since partnering with PTx Trimble, WinField United has begun to leverage advanced precision ag technology to address the unique operational needs of their research farms. This partnership has also provided an opportunity for PTx Trimble to drive internal innovation.
Ultimate Precision Control
WinField United requires the ability to apply multiple products simultaneously, including starter fertilizers, micronutrients, biological products and plant growth regulators. Their partnership with PTx Trimble began well over a decade ago when they decided to make changes to enhance their equipment performance.
The company uses PTx Trimble technology on almost every piece of equipment they have. Among these solutions are:
Field-IQ™ application control (rate and section control)
The intuitive setup process on the GFX displays have made it easy for them to manage multiple products and implements. The ability to add cameras for better equipment monitoring and streamlined data integration further enhances their operational efficiency.
In many cases, pre-work can also be completed through PTx Trimble Ag Software to:
Draw and design prescriptions
Create boundaries
Formulate AB lines
This preparation is done before operators even reach the field to increase efficiency, reduce errors and ensure optimal performance.
Data-Driven Decision Making
As a data-driven company, WinField United also requires a reliable system for data transfer and management. To meet this need, they utilize PTx Trimble’s Autosync™ feature, which facilitates:
Seamless data transfer between tractors and the cloud
Real-time data flow to enhance decision-making
Access to the most accurate and up-to-date information
Brian Rook, Central Planning Manager at WinField United, emphasized the importance of confidence in data in a recent interview where he noted that the PTx Trimble Ag Software cloud-based system allows office-bound data teams to access information easily, meeting the high demands of the salesforce for timely data analysis.
An Industry Partnership with Service and Support
The relationship between PTx Trimble and WinField United is grounded in collaboration as enterprise partners.
The teams work together to find solutions that meet the needs of WinField United while ensuring that the systems they use are supported all year round.
In addition, the rigorous testing performed on PTx Trimble products in their research plots ensures that farmers can trust the reliability and effectiveness of the technology.
PTx Trimble is able to take feedback from the field and continuously evolve the product portfolio to enhance and develop solutions with a brand-agnostic approach to meet the needs of any mixed-fleet operation.
This process helps create tried-and-true solutions that farmers can rely on, enhancing productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector. By working together, these partnerships:
Drive innovation
Improve product reliability
Benefit the entire ag ecosystem
This unique relationship exemplifies how industry collaborations provide precise application, reliable data and future-ready solutions to help serve farmers better.
