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Creating an awardwinning precision ag program

Agworld

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries	Agriculture
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Farm Monitoring & Precision Farming Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Data Science Services
Challenge	Up until 2015, Valley Agronomics was using legacy software that did not fulfill the needs of the organisation. The agronomy team was not happy with the tools they had, and they did not offer any opportunity for client interaction either. The existing software was outdated and did not provide the necessary features and functionalities required by the team. This posed a significant challenge as it hindered the team's ability to effectively manage and monitor their operations. The lack of client interaction features also made it difficult for the team to effectively communicate and collaborate with their clients. This was a major setback as it affected the overall efficiency and productivity of the team. Read More
About Customer	Valley Agronomics LLC is one of the largest agronomic services providers in the Pacific Northwest with 24 branches throughout the states of Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Utah. The company has over 350 employees, of which 80 work in agronomy roles. The focus of Valley Ag is to provide their clients with all the inputs and knowledge required to grow their crops and help them maximize their profitability. In order to further enhance their service offering, Valley Agronomics hired precision ag manager Connor Lankford early in 2016. Together with three precision ag specialists, Connor helps the Valley Ag agronomy team to put a plan together and create a customized offering for the grower that’s going to help them be successful. Read More
Solution	In response to these challenges, Valley Agronomics decided to adopt Agworld into their organisation as of the spring of 2016. Agworld is a cloud-based farm management software that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and monitoring farm operations. It also offers features for client interaction, making it easier for the team to communicate and collaborate with their clients. In the same year, Valley Agronomics launched the “Platinum Precision Subscription” program for their clients, of which the Agworld grower subscription is one of the centerpieces. This program was designed to provide their clients with all the necessary tools and resources to help them maximize their profitability. The implementation of Agworld and the launch of the Platinum Precision Subscription program marked a significant step forward in Valley Agronomics' digital transformation journey. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms

Applicable Industries

Agriculture

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Farm Monitoring & Precision Farming

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Data Science Services

Challenge

Up until 2015, Valley Agronomics was using legacy software that did not fulfill the needs of the organisation. The agronomy team was not happy with the tools they had, and they did not offer any opportunity for client interaction either. The existing software was outdated and did not provide the necessary features and functionalities required by the team. This posed a significant challenge as it hindered the team's ability to effectively manage and monitor their operations. The lack of client interaction features also made it difficult for the team to effectively communicate and collaborate with their clients. This was a major setback as it affected the overall efficiency and productivity of the team.

About Customer

Valley Agronomics LLC is one of the largest agronomic services providers in the Pacific Northwest with 24 branches throughout the states of Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Utah. The company has over 350 employees, of which 80 work in agronomy roles. The focus of Valley Ag is to provide their clients with all the inputs and knowledge required to grow their crops and help them maximize their profitability. In order to further enhance their service offering, Valley Agronomics hired precision ag manager Connor Lankford early in 2016. Together with three precision ag specialists, Connor helps the Valley Ag agronomy team to put a plan together and create a customized offering for the grower that’s going to help them be successful.

Solution

In response to these challenges, Valley Agronomics decided to adopt Agworld into their organisation as of the spring of 2016. Agworld is a cloud-based farm management software that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and monitoring farm operations. It also offers features for client interaction, making it easier for the team to communicate and collaborate with their clients. In the same year, Valley Agronomics launched the “Platinum Precision Subscription” program for their clients, of which the Agworld grower subscription is one of the centerpieces. This program was designed to provide their clients with all the necessary tools and resources to help them maximize their profitability. The implementation of Agworld and the launch of the Platinum Precision Subscription program marked a significant step forward in Valley Agronomics' digital transformation journey.

Impact #1	The implementation of Agworld and the launch of the Platinum Precision Subscription program has significantly improved the efficiency and productivity of the Valley Agronomics team.
Impact #2	The team now has access to a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and monitoring their operations.
Impact #3	The client interaction features of Agworld have made it easier for the team to communicate and collaborate with their clients.

Impact #1

The implementation of Agworld and the launch of the Platinum Precision Subscription program has significantly improved the efficiency and productivity of the Valley Agronomics team.

Impact #2

The team now has access to a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and monitoring their operations.

Impact #3

The client interaction features of Agworld have made it easier for the team to communicate and collaborate with their clients.

Benefit #1	200 growers signed up for the Platinum Precision Subscription program in the first year.
Benefit #2	Received the 2018 ARA Precision Impact Award.

Benefit #1

200 growers signed up for the Platinum Precision Subscription program in the first year.

Benefit #2

Received the 2018 ARA Precision Impact Award.

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