Ontario Grain Farmer November 2022

• Twitter — although this app is great for connection and networking, it is also a way to see what is going on in different areas. • Crop Protection hub (OMAFRA) — this website is a valuable tool to use if you want to get Ontario-based pesticide information and potential solutions. Although this is not an app, it is a great website to bookmark. Jason Byvelds, farmer, Holland Vale Inc. Iroquois, Ontario • UniFi Protect and UniFi Network — these apps provide a security system protecting the farm and provide wifi to the farm through an UniFi device. • Litchi — if you have a drone, this app is great for controlling it and taking photos. • PictureThis — using this app can help identify weeds by taking a photo while out scouting. • TractorHouse — this app can help a grower find equipment, parts, attachments, and auction results for their on-farm equipment. • Climate FieldView – A grower can connect virtually with their agronomist to create precision application maps both on a computer and in the app. This app can also track data from planting to harvest and throughout the season, which is useful to both growers and agronomists. Many other smartphone apps and websites may not be listed, but they can be useful to help make agronomic decisions. Talk to your agronomist or an OMAFRA extension specialist to find out what smartphone apps might work for you and your farm business. As technology continues to advance, more apps will be developed that will be helpful for making agronomic and farm business decisions. Across Canada and globally, with smartphone apps, websites and digital connections of growers and agronomic ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 15 NOVEMBER 2022 Soil Test Manager – if you are looking at soil sample results and need some assistance, this app helps clarify the sample's information. SECOND TO NONE MERIDIAN’S POWDER COAT FINISH Request a quote at meridianmfg.com/quote RUST PROTECTION: Meridian’s pre-engineered premium powder coat finish (MPS1000) has a Salt Spray Rating of more than 2,000 hours which is approximately 3-4x more than wet paint standards. DURABILITY: The superior adhesion and smooth, long-lasting finish of the polyester coating ensures that Meridian SmoothWall Hopper Bins will be incredibly durable and will stand the test of time. CURE TIMES: Powder coating is ready to use as soon as it is out of the oven, unlike liquid paints and epoxies that require lengthy cure times. PROUDLY BUILT IN CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO. www.meridianmfg.com | (855) 346-3712 | smoothwall@meridianmfg.com THE PREMIUM POWDER COATED BIN © 2022 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks used under License. (0 9/2022) specialists across the world, we will be able to grow better crops and better farm businesses. l

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