• Data-Driven Decisions in Crop Management - RDA 403

  • Feb 4 2025
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

Data-Driven Decisions in Crop Management - RDA 403

  • Summary

  • In this episode, we talked with Jerry May about:

    The Evolution of Precision Agriculture: Explore the shift from basic soil sampling to advanced data collection and analysis.

    Custom Farming Services: Understand the rise of custom planting and application services in response to high equipment costs and an aging farmer demographic.

    Crop Rotation and Diversification: Learn about the benefits of diverse crop rotations, including winter canola and cotton, to enhance yields and manage risks.

    Hear from Jerry May, founder of May Precision Ag, as he shares his journey from working with John Deere to establishing a successful custom farming business. We also discuss how market dynamics, such as cattle prices and wheat production, influence farmers' decisions.

    Key takeaways include:

    The average age of U.S. farmers is around 71 years, driving the trend towards custom farming services.

    Wheat yields can increase by 15-20% when rotated with winter canola.

    Don't miss out on this informative episode! If you find value in our discussions, please like this video and subscribe to our channel for more insights on agriculture and farming practices. Share your thoughts in the comments below!

    For more resources mentioned in this episode, check out our website.

    RedDirtAgronomy.com

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