FAQ’s

With the complexity of larger farmers, are you providing data on the whole farm?

Example– If David Ross is the primary grower on 20 fields and RJ Farms (his entity) is the primary on 40 fields are you providing the data on both and more importantly are you making the connection that they are tied to the same farm? This is important for capturing their total emissions for the

Could you clarify what information is gathered from the referenced 26,000 producer group vs the larger 275,000 producer group?

The surveys for both groups are similar (verification/confirmation) that are asked are similar and are tied to these topics. Soil type/texture, soil pH/organic matter, drainage, cultivation/tillage Pesticides & biologicals (product name, AI, date, tank mix, sequences, stage, rate area, target, water use, satisfaction) Prices, pack sizes, formulation, manufacturer, number of packs, source of supply Variety,

What field variables are used in EcoField?

Field Variables Observed (observed by satellite) Geographic coordinates Year and Season Climate Rainfall Temperature Land use change (over the past 10 years) Tilage (type) Field Variables Collected (small area estimated or presented in combination with a prediction) Soil test and results Soil type and texture Soil moisture and pH Soil drainage and root depth Agronomy

What States are available in EcoField?

We will continue to expand coverage going forward. Currently the states covered are: Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Montana California North Carolina Colorado North Dakota Delaware Nebraska Florida New York Georgia Ohio Iowa Oklahoma Idaho Oregon Illinois Pennsylvania Indiana South Carolina Kansas South Dakota Kentucky Tennessee Louisiana Texas Michigan Virginia Minnesota Washington Missouri Wisconsin  

What crops are covered in EcoField?

This list will continue to expand. The current crops covered are: Corn Barley Soybeans Winter Wheat Cotton Pasture Peanuts Rice Vineyards