There are many different smart-phone and web-based applications that can help farmers manage their crops with greater efficiency. It can be overwhelming selecting the apps that will work best for you and your operation. Some apps are free with in-app purchases for more functionality, while some require payment upon downloading.
When searching for apps, pay attention to who creates the app, what data is collected, how data is used and shared, and how your data and privacy information is stored. Other factors to keep in mind are how much data and battery the app uses on your phone. Below are five apps that may help you monitor your crop information this season.
Canopeo | Oklahoma State University
Android, iPhone, iPad, Website
FREE
This app uses downward-facing photos taken on your device to quantify the percent canopy cover of live green vegetation for any agricultural crop, turf or grassland. This is helpful to monitor crop progress.
Pocket Rain Gauge | Agrible
Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Website
FREE
View accurate location-based rainfall measurements. To see rainfall totals for each field, create a free Morning Farm ReportTM account.
ID Weeds | University of Missouri Extension
Android, iPhone, iPad, Website
FREE
ID Weeds provides images of 436 weeds to help identify the weed affecting your field. You can also identify a weed by searching its common or Latin name, viewing the complete list of weeds, or using its characteristics.
Open Scout | Spensa Technologies, Inc.
iPhone, Android, iPad, Website
FREE
Take photos and notes of issues or observations as you walk through your fields. Each note or photo is geo-tagged and time-stamped for future reference. Note: This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease battery life. Check your phone’s location settings.
Nutrient Roi Calculator 2.0 (Updated) | Potashcorp
FREE
Calculates return on investment of potassium and phosphorus for corn, soybeans, cotton, spring and winter wheat, and rice based on the state or region, soil test data, yield potential, crop price and a few other factors.
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is not affiliated with any of organizations listed in this blog. For further information regarding any of the apps, please contact the manufacturer directly or visit their website. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this blog are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.