27 January2023, US: Collecting and analyzing data is a key factor of success for modern farmers. Almost 86% of farmers said that they want to use data tools that will make their operations more profitable (1). And of course, who doesn’t want to be more profitable?
But another interesting use case for data analysis is for crop insurance benefits or payment reductions. 77% of farmers said this is an incentive for collecting and sharing data.
What is precision ag?
Precision ag is a way to record the events you’re doing in your fields. These days, a lot of new machines will record all of the activities you’re doing in your field and provide you with data to analyze. But there are still a number of machines where you need to input your data in order to record what’s going on in the field based on GPS data.
So how can you use the data that’s captured?
The raw data won’t be much good unless you have a way to analyze it. That’s where some of our free tools will be able to help you make sense of all this useful data.
Benefits of precision ag
Convenience
Don’t let the data that you’re already capturing go to waste. You can upload your data from multiple displays and is compatible with multiple FMS products into your FBN®account.
Save time and money
With more accurate data, you’ll always insure exactly what you plant and increase your APH while lowering your premium. And you’ll have fewer records to take care of when adjusting a loss. So reporting a claim will take less time and allow you to get back to your operation.
How much money can I save?
As your APH data gets more accurate, so do your claims. This means farmers are saving 4% on their crop insurance premiums by using their precision ag data.
If you’re reporting fewer acres, this results in a higher reported yield. The higher adjusted APH could help you at claim time. The higher guarantee as a result of an improved APH will be the first dollars that are paid in a loss situation.
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How to use precision data
Acreage and production reporting
Use the data you are already collecting for required crop insurance reporting after planting and harvest.
Claims
Using just three precision records, your adjuster can adjust a loss in a fraction of the time.
APH Reviews
Use your electronic precision records for supporting a review to save time, provide the most accurate data available, and improve record organization.
Trust and privacy
One of the biggest pain points farmers face is knowing which system to use for data analysis. There’s an overabundance of software on the market and it can be difficult to decide which tool offers the best reports.
But for many farmers, there’s also concerns about how their data will be collected and used.
Ag Data Transparent
FBN is proud to be certified as Ag Data Transparent (ADT). We have always put Farmers First® and want to be open and transparent about the data we collect. Being certified ADT affirms our data and analytics services are private and secure.
[READ: Are You Confident in Your Crop Insurance Coverage?]
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