Case Study: Simplot Grower Solutions Smashes Potato Pest Management with FarmQA

Crop advisors have their hands full when managing the complex spectrum of insects in the potato ecosystem. FarmQA Smashes Potato Pest Management

The customer, Simplot Grower Solutions, a major agricultural services provider, faced the challenge of managing the incredibly complex pest ecosystem for potato growers. Their crop advisor, Hazen Palmer, needed a way to efficiently track over a dozen different pests and beneficial insects, manage numerous insecticide options, and provide clear, data-backed recommendations to growers, all while focusing on reducing costs and environmental impact.

FarmQA provided its customizable scouting platform, which allowed for the creation of detailed, field-specific templates to track pest and beneficial insect populations. The solution enabled the generation of concise, one-page reports for growers, improved communication and efficiency with field scouts, and provided the data needed to make cost-saving decisions on insecticide applications. FarmQA's flexibility and responsive service directly supported the customer in delivering a superior, data-oriented service that added significant value for their growers.

Simplot Grower Solutions

Hazen Palmer

Simplot Grower Solutions