The Corn in the Soil: A Tale of the Legendary Preceon Smart Corn System
An innovative new approach takes root with the Preceon™ Smart Corn System. In this modern farming fable, see how resilience, expert guidance and data insights are starting a new chapter of success for farmers.
What follows is a fictional tale inspired by real agricultural technology that shows how short stature corn, agronomic support and digital tools like FieldView™ come together to help farmers navigate challenges and make smarter decisions…
Deep in the fields stands a legendary corn seed, its roots buried with purpose. Though short in stature, its strength prevails. Fierce, whistling winds blow through the land, but the corn stands firm. With sturdy stalks and unyielding tendrils anchoring it to the ground, it remains resilient and unshaken by the storm.
And so begins the tale of the Preceon Smart Corn System. It was forged from innovation, and destined to revolutionize modern farming.
CHAPTER 1:
A Seed Also Rises
Along comes a farmer who discovers the new corn crop growing in the field and takes notice of its peculiar height—just under seven feet. Unlike typical hybrids, it maintains its standability, seemingly unfazed by the weather. There’s no question this corn was bred with intention. As he studies the narrower canopy, new opportunities begin to reveal themselves. He sees the potential for late-season nitrogen applications. Despite his uncertainty, he begins to recognize what this innovation could offer.
The next day, the farmer returns with an agronomist. Together, the two devise a plan to better understand the corn’s potential. Knowingly taking a risk with the unfamiliar seed, the team sets out to explore its abilities. They begin by crafting a script, thinking of additional management practices—like side dressing later in the growing season—mapping out zones and preparing the field to plant more of the mysterious Preceon corn.
CHAPTER 2:
A Smart Farm Takes Shape
Along comes a farmer who discovers the new corn crop growing in the field and takes notice of its peculiar height—just under seven feet. Unlike typical hybrids, it maintains its standability, seemingly unfazed by the weather. There’s no question this corn was bred with intention. As he studies the narrower canopy, new opportunities begin to reveal themselves. He sees the potential for late-season nitrogen applications. Despite his uncertainty, he begins to recognize what this innovation could offer.
The next day, the farmer returns with an agronomist. Together, the two devise a plan to better understand the corn’s potential. Knowingly taking a risk with the unfamiliar seed, the team sets out to explore its abilities. They begin by crafting a script, thinking of additional management practices—like side dressing later in the growing season—mapping out zones and preparing the field to plant more of the mysterious Preceon corn.
CHAPTER 3:
Field Scouting Saves the Day
The season progresses and the corn continues to grow—short, strong and steady. The farmer and the agronomist fall into a routine of checking FieldView to monitor field health and problem areas. One day, while reviewing field health imagery a week after some heavy rain, the agronomist notices unexpected variability in the field. He scouts the affected area with a drone, identifies signs of nitrogen deficiency, and drops a scouting pin on FieldView to share with the farmer. Using the field health imagery map, they draw management zones and create a variable rate nitrogen prescription—directly within FieldView—to effectively resolve the issue. With each passing day, more challenges are met as the farmer responds to mother nature and adverse weather conditions. Each challenge brings more opportunities, allowing the farmer to utilize his equipment throughout the season. With every step, the team’s confidence in the system grows.
CHAPTER 4:
From Insights to Farm Income
When the air turns crisp and an autumn breeze whispers across the field, the farmer knows it’s time for harvest. The agronomist pulls up a harvest summary report and sends it to the farmer. Satisfied with his yield—from the additional management practices and use of late-season nitrogen and fungicide applications—the farmer analyzes his results. Knowing there’s always room for improvement, the team begins planning for next season. This time, they set a higher goal: to plant Preceon across more acres and build on what they’ve started.
By uniting all three parts of a connected solution—short stature corn, agronomic support and FieldView data—the farmer can make faster, more informed decisions that increase yield potential and boost profits.
EPILOGUE:
The Future of Digital Farming
The moral of the story: Success grows where knowledge, timing and technology meet. By combining insightful advice, advanced data from precision farming technology and well-timed nitrogen and fungicide applications throughout the entire growing season, the farmer ended the season not just with better yields, but with confidence in every choice made.
The Preceon Smart Corn System, agronomic support and FieldView work together to provide a packaged solution that unlocks your farm’s full potential. With the right seed, the right support and the right tools, you can begin the next great chapter of your digital farming journey.