CLAAS Farm Machinery Now Connects With CropX’s Precision Agronomy Platform
CropX, the leading global platform for precision agronomy, announced today a new powerful digital connection with CLAAS, global manufacturer of agricultural machinery. Through this new integration between CropX’s agronomy platform and CLAAS’ digital farm and fleet management platform, users of CLAAS equipment can bring their machine data into CropX for visualization, analysis, and creation of variable rate application tasks.
The CropX agronomic farm management system combines data gathered from satellites and the field with agronomic knowledge and advanced AI-assisted machine learning to offer a comprehensive understanding of what is happening in the soil. Users get a snapshot of field conditions and receive recommendations on irrigation timing and quantity, nitrogen leaching, and fungal disease crop protection. In addition, users can import data from the world’s most popular agricultural machinery brands, of which CLAAS is the latest. The data can be visualized and used to create maps for variable rate application of seeding, fertigation, and irrigation, and harvest yield maps can be added for planning future seasons.
CLAAS is a major agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Germany. The company produces combines, self-propelled forage harvesters, tractors, loaders, agricultural balers and grassland harvesting machines as well as cutting-edge agricultural information technology.
Taha Ghaznavi, Global SVP of Product at CropX, said, “With this integration, CropX continues to expand the universe of farming machinery that can connect to the CropX system. Data integration is the key to unlocking value from data sets, enabling advances in precision agriculture.”
“With CLAAS Connect and the new interface with CropX, we offer our joint customers enhanced interoperability between systems,” said Wolf-Christian von Wendorff, SVP of Global Digital Solutions at CLAAS. “The seamless integration of agronomic data into the CropX platform enables customers to boost their productivity through informed decision-making, thereby enhancing the efficiency of practices such as irrigation.”
CropX Launches a New Era of Sustainable Irrigation in Australia & New Zealand
Brings Revolutionary Evapotranspiration Monitoring for Precision Irrigation
CropX, a global leader of digital agricultural solutions, is launching throughout the Australasia region a first-of-its-kind sensor for monitoring the real-time plant water use in a field through evapotranspiration (ET). This new, above-canopy sensor connects to the CropX agronomic farm management system to give its users an unprecedented knowledge of crop water use and needs, allowing for data-driven irrigation scheduling and remote management that maximizes water efficiency.
CropX’s Actual ET sensor vastly increases the knowledge of water use at the soil and plant level so that farmers can make well-informed agronomic decisions. Users of the CropX system can reduce irrigation water by up to 50% while still protecting, and even improving, the productivity of their fields.
CropX’s agronomic farm management system links sensors in fields and satellite data with cloud-based advanced agronomic analytics. The system delivers field, weather, and crop data and recommendations via mobile or desktop app. CropX’s soil sensors collect data that is transformed into helpful visualizations and advisory insights that guide the timing and amount of irrigation, fungal disease crop protection, and planting and harvest dates, while acting as a recording repository for on-farm management activities. In New Zealand, Dairy Holdings, a dairy collective that covers over 20,000 hectares, has used CropX as a key tool to reduce irrigation use by 30% while improving the quality and quantity of their yield.
The CropX Actual ET sensor can be used alongside soil moisture sensors to gain a complete picture of water use in a field. It can also be an alternative to a soil moisture sensor when rocky soils make an in-ground soil moisture sensor challenging. Regional evapotranspiration values are commonly used by farmers to estimate how much and when to irrigate, but the CropX option offers the first measurement that covers a specific field on a daily basis. This specificity can reveal microclimate differences, crop stage water uptake differences, and can provide an early detection method for crop stress.
The evapotranspiration technology came from CropX’s 2022 acquisition of Tule Technologies, a California-based agricultural tec company that developed the patented technology. CropX further has continued to refine the tech and developed a version that can be mounted on a center pivot.
Eitan Dan, managing director of CropX Australasia, says, “It is exciting to bring evapotranspiration sensing to New Zealand and Australia and the rest of the region, as we expand the universe of tools for effectively managing water, the most valuable natural resource we have.”
Additional benefits of the evapotranspiration sensor include the reduction on the reliance on weather stations for ET; field-scale insights that offer a clearer view of field water-use dynamics; and seasonal ET data that can provide insights into how factors like temperature swings and droughts impact water use that can help inform irrigation planning and water budgeting for future seasons.
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2 October 2024, San Francisco – CropX, a global leader in digital agricultural solutions, today announced the launch of an enhanced variable rate application (VRA) planning capability for growers to use to improve the precision of their in-field operations. This new feature empowers users to optimize seeding, irrigation water, and fertilizer based on in-field variations, maximizing the productivity and efficiency of a field.
VRA and variable rate irrigation (VRI) are an integrated part of the CropX agronomic farm management system, which synthesizes data from the soil to the sky to offer agronomic advice and record-keeping to optimize inputs and maximize yields. The latest VRA capability allows users to create detailed seeding and fertilizer application maps for their fields and easily export the maps to machinery for immediate implementation.
In tandem with the VRA launch, CropX has enhanced its variable rate irrigation (VRI) technology to make the creation of irrigation scripts easier and more customizable. The new and improved VRI is now fully integrated with the VRA tool, enabling users to develop scripts with the same custom-derived management zones as those used in VRA.
By integrating VRA with CropX’s existing suite of sensors, weather stations, gauges and analytics tools, users can leverage comprehensive data to inform their application strategies. This results in more efficient use of resources and improved crop yields. The precision offered by VRA and VRI leads to a reduction in the over-application of water and chemicals and results in better crop yields, supporting sustainable farming practices and lowering operational costs.
“CropX’s new VRA capability offers another pathway to farm optimization,” said Taha Ghaznavi, Global SVP Product of CropX. “By allowing farmers to apply inputs and seeding more accurately and efficiently, we are not only improving crop health and yield but also contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices. This integration with our enhanced VRI technology provides a comprehensive solution that addresses the diverse needs of modern farming.”
Farmers and agricultural managers will find the new VRA capability particularly beneficial in addressing the challenges posed by variable soil conditions and climate change. The ability to customize application maps and seamlessly implement them in the field ensures that resources are used effectively, leading to healthier crops and more productive fields.
CropX remains committed to innovating and providing tools that help farmers make data-driven decisions. The new VRA and enhanced VRI capabilities are a testament to this commitment, offering advanced solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.
August 21, 2024
CropX and CNH Announce Digital Connection for Sustainable Precision Farming
CNH, the makers of Case IH and New Holland equipment, integrate with CropX for seamless data transfer and variable rate application, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in agronomic operations
August 21, 2024 — CropX Ltd., a global leader in digital agriculture solutions, and CNH Industrial N.V (NYSE: CNH), a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery and technology, announce a new application programming interface (API) connection between the CropX agronomic farm management system and Case IH and New Holland Agriculture equipment. This integration automates the transfer of data from CNH machinery to CropX for data visualization, record-keeping, planning, and variable-rate applications.
The datasets transferred from Case IH and New Holland equipment encompass a wide range of activities, including planting, application, and harvesting, with the specific data varying by equipment type. This information is then displayed on tables or maps that can be overlayed with other data layers, allowing farmers and agronomic advisors to easily extract valuable agronomic insights. Additionally, the connection enables the creation of variable rate application maps for fertilization and seeding using advanced agronomic tools within the CropX platform.
“This API between CNH and CropX leverages the strengths of both companies to significantly benefit farmers,” says Tomer Tzach, CropX CEO. “The vast amount of data collected by farm machinery is incredibly valuable. Bringing that data into the CropX system makes it accessible and meaningful, driving farm efficiency and sustainability.” Tzach continues, “Data connections are crucial for digital farming solutions. At CropX, we prioritize integrations with data sources that strengthen our system and greatly benefit farm operations.”
“Enhancing data connectivity allows our customers to get more value from the data that CNH machinery collects,” says Dan Danford, CNH Precision Technology Partner Manager. “Making it easy for our customers to utilize their farm data in the CropX agronomic farm management system also creates a more intuitive precision agriculture user experience. This empowers operators to expand their productivity with more confident data-driven decisions.”
CropX now has APIs with the two largest manufacturers of farm machinery, CNH and John Deere. This integration adds to a growing list of farm equipment partners. Consolidating all farm data into one user-friendly platform allows for the generation of even more powerful insights and actionable advice, enhancing overall farm management and productivity.
About CropX Ltd.: CropX Ltd. is one of the fastest growing providers of agribusiness farm management solutions in the world, deployed in over 70 countries and across all arable continents. Our flagship product, the CropX agronomic farm management system, synthesizes data from soil to sky to offer advanced soil and crop intelligence and a suite of digital agronomic decision and planning tools, all on an easy-to-use app capable of tracking multiple farms and fields. CropX Technologies is backed by the world’s leading agribusinesses and VCs, who recognize that CropX’s precision-ag technologies set new standards of best practices for environmental sustainability and greater farm productivity. Learn more at www.cropx.com
About CNH: CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its global and regional Brands. Globally, Case IH and New Holland supply 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment deliver a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. The Company’s regionally focused Brands include: STEYR, for agricultural tractors; Raven, a leader in digital agriculture, precision technology and the development of autonomous systems; Hemisphere, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision satellite-based positioning, and heading technologies; Flexi-Coil, specializing in tillage and seeding systems; Miller, manufacturing application equipment; Kongskilde, providing tillage, seeding and hay & forage implements; and Eurocomach, producing a wide range of mini and midi excavators for the construction sector, including electric solutions.
Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success. As a truly global company, CNH’s 40,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.
For more information and the latest financial and sustainability reports visit: cnh.com
For news from CNH and its Brands visit: media.cnh.com
May 20, 2024
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CropX VRA/VRI
With CropX you can easily create and save customized management zones and VRA/VRI maps using the satellite or machine data in CropX. You can also export scripts to your controller in any format or send them wirelessly to John Deere Operations for direct import into machines.
Features include:
Wiper Scripts – Reduce water rates coming in and out of partial circle corners.
Amplification Factor – Make quick up or down adjustments of scripts.
Locking Slices – Adjust specific areas of the script without changing the whole script.
Heavy Soils Algorithm Option – Choose an algorithm to apply less water in heavier soils.
Base Layer – Start with any base layer.
Script Saving – Save any VRA/VRI script for later editing or use.
May 2, 2024
CropX Product Update Highlights – Q1, 2024
The first quarter of 2024 was busy for the CropX product team, as we worked to expand capabilities while streamlining the user experience. Major highlights of the quarter include:
Evapotranspiration Sensors: CropX fully integrated the Tule Evapotranspiration sensor and its AI-assisted advanced analytics into the CropX system, launching CropX Actual ET to the general public and a special, center pivot-mounted device exclusively through Reinke Irrigation, called Reinke Direct ET™by CropX.
Mobile/Web Updates: The app (accessed via mobile or web) now allows users to customize the overview screen to show only what is wanted, in order of priority and offers users the ability to quickly create shortcuts to “Points of Interest” from the Field Data screen.
Crop Recording: Now users can add their own scouting events to the CropX platform and record their agronomic activities quickly and easily.
Partner Connections: CropX completed a digital connection to WiseConn irrigation systems to make it easier to turn CropX’s data-driven insights into action through the WiseConn drip irrigation controllers. We also added additional 3rd party soil sensors to the list of devices that are compatible with CropX telemetry, thereby lowering the barriers to accessing the CropX system.
Effluent Irrigation Management: Our effluent irrigation capability helps turn the waste from farm animals into an asset by advising on when and how much to irrigate a field to avoid runoff and leaching. The capability also lets users monitor effluent ponds, and during Q1, the team made it easier to set up an effluent pond in the CropX system.
Transmission Verification: It is even faster now to receive verification that sensors are receiving and sending information after installation, ensuring that sensors work correctly before leaving the field. Our updated verification process now includes the sensor name and covers all sensor types, including the ET Sensor, Rain Gauge, and Pond Level Sensor. This comprehensive approach enhances your ability to monitor and manage your field conditions effectively, giving you greater control over your agricultural operations.
We are happy to bring these advancements to the market to expand CropX capabilities and enhance user experience. From integrating advanced sensors to streamlining our app, this quarter was focused on advancements that empower our users and improve agronomic operations. Here’s to a fruitful season ahead!
May 1, 2024
Is Effluent Irrigation Right for You? (1:49)
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The Effluent Irrigation capability of the CropX Agronomic Farm Management System allows users to turn wastewater into an asset that grows pasture and crops while minimizing runoff and leaching. Learn from our Head of Product, Nick Emanuel, what kinds of organizations can benefit!
April 10, 2024
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Points of Interest
Utilize the “Field Data” screen in the web app to generate “Points of Interest” based on displayed information. These points can then be used during sensor installation in the field to guide positioning. Employ the “Overlay Options” button on the map to select and display relevant points.
New and improvedTransmission Verification in the CropX App, ensures the sensor functions before leaving the field: Receive immediate transmission and measurement notifications from the sensor installation point. Verification of measurements now includes the sensor name and all sensor types including the ET Sensor, Rain Gauge, and Pond Level Sensor.
March 27, 2024
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Updated Disease Agronomy page
Displaying the leaching and salinity values for each sensor in the field in the last 30 days
Fertilization tasks at the field level
New Soil Water Deficit graph showing the gap between the Full line and the SUM for the displayed sensor
March 27, 2024
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Updated Disease Agronomy page
New and upgraded design with improved graphs.
Displaying the CropX Disease Insights according to the Crop Zone more easily and clearly in the case of multiple zones
March 27, 2024
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Effluent Agronomy page
New page for fields with an effluent system, showing:
Effluent insights and GMP Application History.
Relevant graphs including the Pond and Soil Water Deficit graph of the leading sensor.
March 24, 2024
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Search for everything in your account
March 20, 2024
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WiseConn Controller Integration
Integration of WiseConn’s smart irrigation system, allowing dual CropX and WiseConn users to access as-applied data, including irrigation and fertilization records, directly within the CropX platform. Read more about this integration here: cropx.com/wiseconn
February 22, 2024
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Improved and bigger graphs
Affected graphs: Profile/Root zone SUM, moisture, Temp, EC
Added an explanatory paragraph about the graph, the data, and the calculation method
Ability to choose a period or a custom date
January 2, 2024
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Improved field settings
Complete rewrite and redesign all settings screens in the the app to overcome old bugs.
Moving and editing is easier between different zones of the same field.
“Exit the screen without saving” message to prevent accidental mistakes.
Displaying the notes that are recorded by the user during the sensor installation.
A cleaner and easier presentation of the field on the map.
November 10, 2023
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New Machine Data Capabilities
CropX’s new machine data feature makes it super easy to import data from almost any farm machinery for record-keeping, map visualization, analysis, and sharing.
Find the Machine Data Inbox under the three-line-menu
Manually upload machine data and view it on the map
Compare yield or as-applied maps with in-season imagery
Use machine data to manually change bases rates for VRI
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.
