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Scouting used to mean walking fields and hoping to catch problems in time. At United Cooperative, it now means opening an app and seeing every acre—down to the leaf.
That shift is thanks to Taranis, an AI-powered crop intelligence platform delivering high-resolution imagery and leaf-level insights. For Dave Justman, Agronomy Sales Specialist in Darlington, Wisconsin, it’s transforming how he supports growers.
“With Taranis, we scout smarter,” says Justman. “We use the app, go straight to the hotspots, and focus where it matters.”
Early flights revealed poor emergence and weed escapes—including waterhemp—that would’ve gone unnoticed. “We acted fast, resprayed, and even secured a credit for the grower.”
Justman uses Taranis on his own acres, too. “I realized how inadequate our manual stand counts were. Now I’m using stand data to guide variable rate nitrogen. It’s not just saving money—it’s smarter farming.”
Getting started was simple thanks to the John Deere Operations Center. “Instead of calling every grower for planting data, it was imported automatically. That saved me hours.”
Taranis also helps unlock conservation opportunities. “We used imagery and stand data to identify low-performing corners. One grower turned them into pollinator plots—and qualified for funding,” says Justman.
The platform supports variable rate nutrient strategies and creates maps that meet conservation documentation needs. “We’re helping growers access funding, improve stewardship, and strengthen their bottom line.”
“Before, we made blanket spray recommendations. With Taranis, we treat only where needed,” Justman explains. “What looks minor might be a 10-bushel hit. That data helps us protect yield.”
“Everything in ag is judged by the yield map, but no one remembers what happened six months ago,” he says. “Taranis gives us a season-long view to plan better for next year.”
Is it hard to use? “Honestly, once we got rolling, it was painless. The Deere integration made it easy.”
“This is the future of agriculture,” Justman says. “Growers want to farm smarter. We need to be the ones who help them do it.”
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