Research is the gathering of data, information, and facts for the advancement of knowledge.

Documenting valid product benefits is essential when taking a product to market or building market share. Unbiased documentation of product performance will demonstrate value to the end user. Having third party data is a part of a marketing strategy that can enhance appeal of your products.

The Cropsmith advantage... Research pays!

New Product Development

  • Biological and chemical products
  • Broadcast, banded, in-furrow, foliar and side-dress application
  • Seed treatments, granular and liquid applications
  • Rate and application timing trials

Promotion Research

  • Competitive product comparisons
  • Demonstration plots
  • Strip trials
  • Provide supporting data for rate and timing recommendations

GIS Expertise

  • Plot plans RCB or other plot design
  • Treatment maps
  • Topography
  • RTK precision mapping
  • Custom spatial analysis
  • Aerial photos
  • Yield analysis

Data Management

  • Quality control
  • Data extraction and conversion
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Factor analysis
  • Charts and graphs

Field Observations

  • Leaf stage
  • Root, stalk, leaf, and ear sampling
  • Plant height
  • Stalk diameter
  • Root area
  • Population
  • Vigor
  • Growth stage
  • Emergence
  • Yield
  • Moisture
  • Appearance
Field observation - contrast & compare

Site Selection

  • Tailored to research goals
  • Wide variety of soil types and fertility levels available
  • Tillage systems
  • Rotation
  • Multiple site years
  • Detailed soil analysis

Specialized Equipment

  • Dry banding
  • Liquid banding
  • Dry in-furrow
  • Liquid in-furrow
  • Small plot NH3 applicator
  • Co-application of products
  • Foliar applications
  • Precision Planting row units
  • RTK positioning for planting and product applications
  • Seed treatments
  • Impregnated fertilizers
  • Small plot harvesters corn, soybean
  • Deep soil testing equipment
  • Special equipment design capabilities