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SPENSA — OpenScout
Tech Specs: The OpenScout mobile app from Spensa allows users to easily record what they see with notes, and photos are automatically geo-tagged and time-stamped on or offline for easy retrieval and visualization. The platform catalogues a wide range of pests, configurable so scouts automatically see only relevant pests for the crop and region they are scouting. The library can accommodate regional differences for over 400 kinds of crops. The app also lets users visualize high-level trends on a per-pest basis across all of the agricultural acres managed. Users can easily send compelling, visual scouting reports either directly from the field, via email or print out reports to review with the grower in person.
WOW Factor: Keep scouting efficient with a scouting tool that allows users to easily record notes and photos as they walk fields using a downloadable mobile app featuring a GPS-enabled map. Field and crop observations are automatically geo-tagged and time-stamped for easy retrieval and visualization through both mobile and web-based portals. At the end of the scouting mission, give observations a severity rating to prioritize problems, then easily generate a compelling, visual crop scouting report. Send the report directly from the field via email or print it out to review with the grower.
AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY — AgFiniti Mobile
Tech Specs: The AgFiniti Mobile cloud-based platform from Ag Leader Technology has expanded. With enhanced tools, growers can connect their entire operation with instant access to maps, reports and more, using any mobile device, from anywhere. Supported displays with an AgFiniti Wi-Fi adapter can sync data wirelessly for safekeeping and convenient access. Maps are automatically generated within the platform for instant viewing on any device with no desktop mapping software required.
Compatibility Index: Exclusively Aftermarket Product
WOW Factor: Data from third party displays or other precision farming data can also sync through SMS software. Data can be stored locally on the free mobile app allowing for viewing of maps and reports anywhere, even without an internet connection.
AGRISYNC — Remote Support App
Tech Specs: The Remote Support App from AgriSync is built specifically for agriculture and available on iPhone and Android devices. The platform is free for farmers and advisors pay a monthly subscription fee. Remote support is provided via live video technology so advisors can see exactly what the farmer is seeing without having to make a visit to the farm. Advisors are able to track their service time and view all individual ticket details on the app and web dashboard to follow up, train and show billable service. Advisors receive instant feedback from customers after a support session has been completed to measure customer satisfaction.
WOW Factor: This is a free farmer app that provides one-touch live video support to multiple trusted advisors even if they are from different companies via their smartphone. Advisors can see what farmers see without making a service trip to the farm.
SCALE-TEC LTD. — Reap Mobile Tool
Tech Specs: The Reap mobile tool from Scale-Tec Ltd. allows farmers to connect their Digi-Star scale system via a Bluetooth module to an iOS device. The system also gives enhanced capability to organizing the weight data being presented by the scale system to the cloud environment, providing near real time storage inventory, keeping track of truck loads and the ability to show average yield for an entire field.
Compatibility Index: Exclusively Aftermarket Product
WOW Factor: It is the first system to utilize USDA information from the FSAFarm+ service, which allows farmers to create a detailed annual production history report for their federal crop insurance agent. This reporting feature refers to an insurable unit containing the farm serial number, tract and field and subfield information.
