New Tool Identifies Problems In Field Instantly
By Tom J. Bechman
Delta Farm Press
At the 2019 Farm Progress Show, companies were displaying novel technology that attempted to identify a disease from a photograph of a soybean plant. However, spokespeople insisted the concept was a work in progress and might not be usable for some time.
While that technology was displayed, another company was working behind the scenes on technology that would allow a grower to download an app for an Android or iOS device; load a picture of a disease, deficiency or other pest problem into the app; and receive a positive identification within seconds, right in the field.