Revolutionizing Soil and Water Management with Agren’s Precision Conservation Software
Agren’s suite of precision conservation software is transforming the landscape of soil and water management. With its smart and practical online conservation planning tools, Agren enables farmers and land managers to accomplish in minutes what has traditionally taken weeks or even months with local public agencies. This innovative approach allows service providers to deliver value-added soil and water management solutions, empowering agricultural stakeholders to make informed, profitable decisions that enhance productivity and sustainability.
GCS Partnership and Development of Precision Conservation Tools
In collaboration with Agren, GCS has developed a comprehensive suite of geospatial-based web tools, including WaterwayBuilder, PondBuilder, BasinBuilder, and WetlandBuilder. These tools are designed to simplify conservation planning and are built using Esri ArcGIS and Microsoft technologies, deployed seamlessly in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud.
Key Features of Agren’s Precision Conservation Software
- SoilCalculator:
- The Agren SoilCalculator allows service providers to input various crop rotations, tillage systems, and conservation practices, providing erosion predictions for up to three scenarios.
- GCS facilitated the deployment of the USDA’s Water Erosion (RUSLE2) scientific model to the cloud.
- The tool generates color-coded maps, akin to GIS yield maps, that highlight areas of high erosion risk, enabling growers to evaluate alternatives side by side. This capability maximizes profits, conserves soil, preserves yields, and reduces nutrient inputs.
- BufferBuilder:
- The Agren BufferBuilder empowers conservation planners to custom-design buffers that effectively trap sediment as water flows off a field.
- Leveraging site-specific management systems, soil data, and topographic information, BufferBuilder models the flow of water and sediment, identifying optimal locations for filter strips and assisting users in designing effective buffer widths along water bodies.
Continuous Support and Enhancements
GCS has also supplemented Agren’s internal agile development team to support ongoing operations and create new feature enhancements for the SoilCalculator and BufferBuilder solutions. This collaboration ensures that Agren’s software remains cutting-edge and responsive to the evolving needs of farmers and land managers.
Conclusion
Agren’s precision conservation suite, supported by GCS, is a game changer in the agricultural sector, offering advanced tools for soil and water management that enhance sustainability and productivity. By integrating geospatial technology with practical applications, Agren empowers users to make data-driven decisions that positively impact their operations and the environment.
Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN, via Winfield Solutions, LLC, acquired Agren
Acquisition marks major development for soil health, builds on prior work by Agren and Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN to deliver best-in-class precision conservation planning
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