By Gillan Ludlow
Poultry Times Staff
BELTSVILLE, Md. — Mobile apps are becoming available for farmers at increasing rates. These apps will assist farmers in maximizing land productivity while protecting resources.
In May, two mobile apps “LandInfo” and “LandCover,” were released. With the apps, farmers will be able to collect and share soil and land-cover information. They will also be able to access data regarding global climate, Jeff Herrick, USDA scientists, said.
According to the USDA, Herrick helped develop the mobile apps, along with cooperators, as part of. . .