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 (retail or crop consultants)
  • Organic status
  • Cover crop (use of and major species)
  • Irrigation (technology, volume
  • Trait (major traits)
  • Organic fertilizer (management, source, and rate)
  • Mineral Fertilizer (analysis, inhibitors, slow release technology and rate)
  • Pesticides and Biologicals (named manufacturer, chemical class, used of named leading brands)
  • Retailer / Reseller (major crop protection retailers)
  • Machinery use
  • Yield (drying energy source, amount sold after drying, intended use)
  • Residue management

 

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