Smarter Farming Starts Below the Surface: CropX on the Cutting the Curve Podcast

by Xtremeag.farm

What’s the real value of soil sensors? In the latest episode of Cutting the Curve, CropX agronomist Nick Emanuel joins Jacob Appleberry of Live Oak Agronomy to answer that question with real-world results.

Together, they discuss how integrated soil sensors and weather stations deployed across 18,000 acres are helping farmers make smarter decisions about irrigation, fertility, and root development. Appleberry shares his experience using over 20 sensors on both irrigated and dryland fields, including work with XtremeAg’s Matt Miles.

Nick explains how the CropX platform combines in-field hardware with AI-powered software to turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. Whether it’s managing limited water resources or fine-tuning early-season fertility, CropX helps farmers make precise, data-driven decisions that protect yield and boost ROI.

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Julia Levy

Julia brings with her more than 20 years of experience in corporate development, partnerships, M&As and business strategy.

Prior to joining CropX, Julia held roles such as Corporate Development Director at STK Bio-Ag Technologies, a leading global biopesticide company, and as Deputy Head of M&A at Caisse des Depots et Consignations in France. Earlier in her career, Julia served as an AVP at Lazard Freres Investment Banking and as a Manager at KPMG Corporate Finance.

Julia holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School in France.