An Air Tractor clears trees and power lines with inches to spare.

Dear Friend,

In our May newsletter we shared a video clip captioned "In GPS We Trust," showing what happens when a tractor and planter roll over an iPhone.  GPS precision guidance is even more crucial when controlling an Air Tractor performing 130 MPH low passes across a field bordered by trees and power lines.  Thanks, aerial application pilots, for your skill and stamina this busy season!

Now, have you considered the "precision decisions" you make every day at the financial level of your business?  Are they being guided by reconciled real-time data or "on the fly" assumptions?

That's one of the topics we'll explore at the upcoming FBS/MASA Ag Software Success Summit.

Also in this month's FarmSmart newsletter:. 

• Farm Journal to share actionable insights from farm data research at FBS/MASA Ag Software Success Summit.
• Ag Software Success Summit details and deadlines.
• Video explanation of the FBS Select Company screen.  
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Farm Journal to Share Actionable Insights from Farm Data Research at FBS/MASA Ag Software Summit

The lack of a robust, integrated data ecosystem that starts on the farm presents a major challenge for efforts to increase supply chain transparency, sustainability and resiliency. Not to mention, the threat this lack of integrated data poses to the sustainability and resiliency of farm operations themselves.

The Sustainability Consortium and Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative, have collaborated to undertake an annual survey of U.S. row crop farmers to identify emerging trends around digital agriculture and learn more about farmer perspectives on data collection and sharing.

Lead researchers Drew Slattery and Teresa Garcia-Moore will share the trends and insights gleaned from this very current and comprehensive survey at the opening general session of the 2021 Ag Software Success Summit on Wednesday, September 8th in East Moline, Illinois.  Their key findings include:

• Trends in data collection, management and use
• Data collection/sharing software platforms
• Trust and beliefs
• Actionable insights

Summit participants will also have the opportunity to interactively compare their and their peers' practices and strategies with the rest of the ag supply chain.

The remainder of the Summit will be building off these findings with these sessions:

• Turning a technology problem into a business solution
• Production cost benchmarks
• Farm Financial Standards update
• Best practices and differentiating strategies
• Where do you want to go?
• Breakout training sessions

Summit Details and Deadlines

Following last year's 100% virtual experience, the 2021 Ag Software Success Summit/FBS-MASA User Conference returns with a totally new date, location, and format.

The dates are Wednesday, September 8th and Thursday, September 9th, proceeded by the MASA Member Meeting on Tuesday, September 7th.  Early bird discounts end on Friday, August 7th. 

Bend XPO Event Center	Hyatt Place on the Mississippi

The location is the brand-new Bend XPO Event Center with hotel accommodations provided by the adjacent East Moline Hyatt Place on the Mississippi River shore.  The hotel room block deadline is Friday, August 7th.  Call 309.755.6000 to reserve your room.

The popular prime rib Mississippi River cruise returns.

Onsite attendees will enjoy a Mississippi River dinner cruise and an optional John Deere factory tour.
We're still finalizing the breakout agenda, so please vote for your favorite topics in our online survey. 

Take advantage of the early bird discount by registering online today.

Q&A: Select Company Screen
Q.  Help! I can't find my farm's data files!	Sarah Dixon, FBS Support Coordinator
A.  Click on this short video to learn everything you need to know about how to use the FBS Select Company screen.