Data-Driven Decisions in Crop Management - RDA 403
In this episode, we welcome Jerry May, founder of May Precision Ag and a graduate of Oklahoma State University. Jerry transitioned from working with John Deere to establishing his own custom farming business, focusing on soil sampling and precision agriculture. His journey exemplifies the shift towards data-driven farming practices and the importance of adapting to market dynamics.
Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast · Jerry May, Josh Lofton Ph.D., Raedan Sharry Ph.D., Brian Arnall Ph.D.
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Show Notes
In this episode, we talked with Jerry May about:
The Evolution of Precision Agriculture: Explore the shift from basic soil sampling to advanced data collection and analysis.
Custom Farming Services: Understand the rise of custom planting and application services in response to high equipment costs and an aging farmer demographic.
Crop Rotation and Diversification: Learn about the benefits of diverse crop rotations, including winter canola and cotton, to enhance yields and manage risks.
Hear from Jerry May, founder of May Precision Ag, as he shares his journey from working with John Deere to establishing a successful custom farming business. We also discuss how market dynamics, such as cattle prices and wheat production, influence farmers' decisions.
Key takeaways include:
The average age of U.S. farmers is around 71 years, driving the trend towards custom farming services.
Wheat yields can increase by 15-20% when rotated with winter canola.
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