Satellite Imaging Playing a Role in August Yield Tour

Analyzing crop data to estimate yields is what Gro Intelligence and DTN/Progressive Farmer did in their August yield tour. Gro Intelligence Senior Vice President of Agribusiness James Heneghan says the data is more than just satellite imaging. “We take a look at satellite data to gauge crop health in this point in the production cycle for corn and soybeans. Then, we look at our own crop models we have at the county level, then we roll it up to the state level and share the data.” Ground truthing is key for accurate yield modeling. “That’s one thing that’s been happening with the tour. We like to have our data confirmed on the farm.”