Apps for Modern Agriculture

Apps. 

They're everywhere. Even if you don't own a smartphone or a tablet, you can't have missed all the buzz around these new tools and toys.

Though it's perceived that most apps are developed for young urbanites, creatives, and tightly-scheduled business people, many apps have come out that are especially relevant and useful for agriculture-related purposes. Apps to aid in precision farming, determine soil types, and plant identification are widely available. Check out this list of ag apps, from our Soil Health Program Manager Lisa Holscher:

• FieldScripts – from the Monsanto Integrated Farming Systems
• LandView – We understand Becks has been providing some growers with iPads and the application. They’re doing a lot of field scouting using the program
• AdaptN - From Cornell University, this app uses climate information to calculate N needs. Especially useful for farmers who side-dress.
• GreenIndex – This app aims to help verify chlorophyll content in the field (you could also use a hand-held GreenSeeker). This could be a great companion to AdaptN.
• Weed ID Guide – from University of Missouri Extension
• 1000 Weeds of North America - Fairly self-explanatory.
• Aphid Speed Count – An app to help count aphids on soybean plants. How fun!
• SoilWeb - This lets users access digital soil survey data from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).