Meet Justin McKain-Precision Agronomist
New Employee Spotlight: Justin McKain A little about Justin: I grew up on my family’s farm in Southwestern Indiana, where we raise watermelon, cantaloupe, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I’m a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College and have worked in the agricultural industry for over 15 years. My experience includes seed production, seed sales, precision […]
Stop Leaving Corn ROI to Chance: Why Environment* is the Missing Link
*The Sub-Acre Environment, That Is Most growers have a solid feel for how their corn fields perform — the good spots, the tough spots, the acres that just never seem to pull their weight. But even with all the advancements in seed technology, equipment, and fertility management, many corn growers are still fighting the same […]
Meet Shelby Stoner- Precision Ag Specialist
New Employee Spotlight: Shelby Stoner A little about Shelby: I grew up in a farming community in Central Illinois, and agriculture classes in high school—especially FFA—sparked my interest in the industry. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with my master’s in agronomy. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and boating on the […]
Transforming Global Food Production One Algorithm at a Time
We’ve just published a new white paper titled, “Transforming Global Food Production One Algorithm at a Time,” featuring a recent interview with our CEO Kenny Avery. In the white paper, Kenny shares his vision for the potential globalization of Advanced Agrilytics’ unique spatial analytical platform, TerraFraming, and how that could revolutionize food production around the […]
Customer Conversations: Chris Lehe
Snapshot: Lehe Farms Near Brookston, IN 5,000 acres of popcorn and soybeans Advanced Agrilytics customer since 2022 Prescriptions used: Nitrogen Management Suite (nitrogen placement, Nitrogen Protectant) Seeding and plant population The Lehe Family at their farm near Brookston, IN. From left to right are Grayson, Kim, Brycen, Chris and Jocelyn. Spread across White and Tippecanoe […]
How Crop Resiliency Can Be Your Strongest Risk Management Tool
New data shows that farmers working with Advanced Agrilytics experience lower loss risk than national benchmarks. Here’s why that matters more than ever. If you like this article, you should check out our newest publication! Our white paper, “Transforming Global Food Production One Algorithm at a Time” has just been published. Download and Read Now! […]
Meet Eli Klokkenga- Precision Agronomist
New Employee Spotlight: Eli Klokkenga A little about Eli: I was born and raised on a family farm in Emden, Illinois where we raise corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock. After receiving a degree in Ag business and Crop Science at University of Illinois, I began my career in Ag-Finance. For the past 12 years I […]
Implementing a Successful Nitrogen Management Program: Key Strategies for Efficiency and Profitability
Efficient nitrogen management is critical for maximizing crop yields while minimizing nutrient waste and environmental impact. Old fashioned, “cookie cutter” application approaches inevitably lead to over-application in some areas and under-application in others. A successful nitrogen management program requires flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of how various environmental factors in and around the soil […]
Meet Kendall Mayall- Precision Ag Specialist
New Employee Spotlight: Kendall Mayall A little about Kendall: Growing up, I was heavily involved with my family’s grain farm in Southwestern Indiana. We raise corn, soybeans, and wheat. My grandpa introduced me to scouting crops as a teenager, and the rest is history. He taught me to keep an open mind and to “think […]
Planting with Confidence: 3 Key Risks and How to Navigate them in 2025
As the 2025 corn and soybean planting season approaches, uncertainty looms over growers across the Corn Belt. Unpredictable spring temperatures, evolving agronomic threats, ever-tightening profit margins and shifting acreage expectations make the timing of planting decisions more critical than ever. Making the “go or wait” decision on when to plant soybeans and corn is a […]