Making the Most of the Off-Season: Planning with AI-Powered Insights

Step 1: Reflect on Every Step of the Season

Every acre tells a story, and the off-season is the time to read it. Use Taranis’ leaf-level insights to review key milestones from the previous year:

• Emergence and Stand Counts: Did the crop get off to a strong start, or were there areas with poor emergence? With Taranis imagery, advisors can pinpoint gaps and recommend changes to seeding rates or planting strategies.
• Weed Pressure: Where did weeds get out of control? High-resolution data can help identify patterns in problem areas, enabling better herbicide plans.
• Disease and Insects: What pests and diseases were most problematic? Taranis can help advisors guide growers toward proactive scouting and more targeted interventions.
• Nutrient Deficiencies: Did any nutrient imbalances impact yield? Leaf-level analysis identifies deficiencies early, so next season’s fertilization strategy can be fine-tuned.
• Overall Field Health: By reviewing field performance holistically, you can identify trends that point to opportunities for improvement.

For advisors, Taranis’ Ag Assistant™ makes this review process seamless. With just a click of a button, you can generate a comprehensive, easy-to-digest full-season report. This report not only highlights key insights but also serves as a powerful planning tool for next season.

Step 2: Develop a Data-Driven Input Strategy

Help growers maximize ROI by using field data to optimize input use. For example:

• Did certain fields underperform due to under- or over-application of fertilizers or chemicals?
• Were there fields where late-season inputs didn’t deliver the desired results?

With Taranis’ insights, you can fine-tune recommendations, ensuring every dollar spent on inputs contributes to better results. Advisors can use these insights to provide tailored, actionable plans for growers, increasing loyalty and trust in the process.

Step 3: Strengthen Pest and Disease Management Plans

The battle against pests and diseases is ongoing, but it can be won with the right preparation. Use historical data from Taranis to:

• Identify fields with recurring pest or disease problems.
• Plan early-season scouting schedules for areas prone to issues like tar spot or soybean aphids.
• Recommend targeted product applications based on past outbreaks.

By building a proactive management plan, you can help growers stay ahead of these challenges and avoid costly yield losses.

Step 4: Explore Conservation Opportunities with a Risk-Free Approach

Conservation practices don’t just benefit the environment—they can also improve profitability when paired with the right funding opportunities. Taranis streamlines the process by offering automated practice verification and reporting, eliminating manual work and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

• Seamless Verification: Taranis captures and validates conservation practices, such as cover cropping or reduced tillage, using AI-powered field insights.
• Automated Reporting: Generate all required reports effortlessly to meet NRCS and program guidelines.
• Hassle-Free and Risk-Free for Growers: With the paperwork and verification fully automated, growers can focus on their fields, knowing that everything is taken care of. And, growers only pay if they receive funding, removing the financial risk.

This approach streamlines conservation funding, allowing growers to maximize opportunities with minimal effort and no added stress. Advisors can leverage this streamlined process to introduce growers to impactful practices like pest management and cover cropping—practices that not only qualify for funding but also enhance soil health and boost long-term productivity. By offering seamless access to funding and actionable sustainability solutions, advisors position themselves as indispensable partners in driving both profitability and environmental stewardship.

Step 5: Build a Winning Plan for Next Season

The off-season is also the perfect time to think about the bigger picture. With Taranis’ tools, you can help growers:

• Evaluate Long-Term Trends: Use multi-year data to identify consistent field patterns and make adjustments.
• Plan Ahead for Input Purchases: Lock in the right products at the right time by anticipating needs early.
• Set Goals for the Season: Whether it’s increasing yields, improving soil health, or reducing input costs, advisors can help growers set realistic, data-backed goals.

With Ag Assistant, creating a customized plan has never been easier. Advisors can generate a tailored, field-by-field roadmap for each grower, backed by the power of AI insights.

Why It Matters

For advisors, the off-season is a chance to strengthen relationships with growers by proving your value as a trusted partner. For growers, it’s an opportunity to plan smarter, reduce risks and position yourself for a more profitable year ahead.

With Taranis’ technology, you’ll have the tools you need to take the guesswork out of planning, making the off-season just as productive as the growing season.