Tyler Brolsma, FarmRX Site Specific Ag Specialist
Tyler.Brolsma@NuWay-KandH.com
Most growers today have more data available than ever before. Between planting records, yield maps, application records, fertility programs, and manure applications, valuable information is being generated every season. The challenge isn’t collecting the data, it’s organizing it in a way that makes it useful.
That’s where Datalink can help.
For many operations, records still exist in multiple places: monitors, notebooks, spreadsheets, binders, or even sticky notes. While that information may be available somewhere, it can be difficult and time-consuming to gather when it’s needed.
Datalink provides a centralized location to organize and store important field records, making it easier to access information when making management decisions or participating in future programs that require documentation.
More Than Yield Maps
Datalink has evolved from being a tool used primarily to view planting records and yield maps into a comprehensive data management platform. Today, the value of that information extends far beyond agronomic decision-making, helping growers organize field histories, document management practices, and prepare for future opportunities that may require detailed records and traceability.
Having organized records of planting history, yield data, fertilizer applications, crop protection products, and manure applications creates a complete field history that can be referenced year after year. Instead of searching through paper files or multiple systems, the information is available in one place.
For growers working with NuWay-K&H, application records can also be incorporated into the system, helping create a more complete picture of what’s happening in each field throughout the season.
Building a Strong Data Foundation
The best place to start is by gathering the information already being collected on your operation.
This may include:
- Planting records
- Yield data
- Fertility applications
- Crop protection applications
- Manure application records
- Nutrient management information
- Application dates and field histories
Even if every record isn’t currently available electronically, establishing a system now creates a foundation that becomes more valuable over time.