Agriculture & Farming · head to head
Agronomic vs DTN Agriculture
DTN Agriculture
Agriculture & Farming
Weather, markets, and agronomic insights
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Agronomic has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Agronomic add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product; DTN Agriculture pricing is not published for any product
- They diverge on capability: Agronomic covers Soil analysis, DTN Agriculture covers Hyper-local weather.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Agronomic and DTN Agriculture actually diverge.
| Attribute | Agronomic | DTN Agriculture |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 1984 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Agriculture & Farming).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Agronomic
- Soil analysis
- Nutrient recommendations
- Variable rate maps
- Tissue testing
- Fertility planning
- Climate FieldView
- John Deere
- Ag Leader
Only in DTN Agriculture
- Hyper-local weather
- Market data
- Spray conditions
- GDD tracking
- Alerts
- Farm platforms
- Equipment systems
- SOC 2
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Agronomic
- Soil samplingnot DTN Agriculture
- Nutrient planningnot DTN Agriculture
- Variable rate fertilizernot DTN Agriculture
- Crop consultingnot DTN Agriculture
DTN Agriculture
- Commodity market data and analysis for grain tradersnot Agronomic
- Weather and agronomic modelling through ClearAgnot Agronomic
- Grain origination and merchandisingnot Agronomic
- Market intelligence for ag retailers and input suppliersnot Agronomic
- Field-level decision support for growersnot Agronomic
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Agronomic
- Add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product
- Pricing requires sales contact, not transparently published
- Takes 3-4 days to reflect rainfall impacts in recommendations
- No direct competitor to Climate FieldView's broader analytics capabilities
DTN Agriculture
- Pricing is not published for any product
- A wide portfolio, including ProphetX, ClearAg, MyDTN and Instant Market, so the relevant product depends on whether you are a grower, a trader or a grain processor
- Aimed mostly at the commercial agriculture chain rather than at individual farms
Pricing, plan by plan
Agronomic
Free- FreeFree
- Basic soil analysis
- Weather data
- Limited recommendations
- Professional$89/month
- Advanced soil testing
- Nutrient management
- Prescription maps
- Consultant$199/month
- Multi-client management
- White-label reports
- API access
DTN Agriculture
$29/month- Progressive Farmer$399/year
- Weather
- Markets
- Basic tools
- Premium$999/year
- Advanced weather
- Full markets
- Agronomy tools
Which should you pick?
Choose Agronomic if
- You need soil analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want nutrient recommendations.
Choose DTN Agriculture if
- You need hyper-local weather.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want market data.
Questions people ask
- Is Agronomic or DTN Agriculture better?
- Neither clearly leads. Agronomic starts at Free and DTN Agriculture at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Agronomic or DTN Agriculture?
- Agronomic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agronomic and $29/month for DTN Agriculture.
- Does Agronomic or DTN Agriculture run on more platforms?
- Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile. DTN Agriculture runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Agronomic for free?
- Yes. Agronomic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Agriculture starts at $29/month.
- What is Agronomic best used for?
- Agronomic is most often used for soil sampling, nutrient planning, variable rate fertilizer, crop consulting. Of those, soil sampling and nutrient planning are not what DTN Agriculture is typically brought in for.
- What can Agronomic do that DTN Agriculture cannot?
- Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. DTN Agriculture covers Hyper-local weather, Market data, Spray conditions, GDD tracking. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Agronomic: How does Adapt-N generate nitrogen recommendations?
Adapt-N uses 13 interconnected models that process soil characteristics, crop history, real-time weather data, manure applications, and irrigation information to generate field-specific nitrogen recommendations. It requires a minimum of 7 core data inputs, though spatial data significantly improves accuracy.
SourceAgronomic: Where is Adapt-N available?
Adapt-N is available across the lower 48 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
SourceAgronomic: Is Adapt-N a standalone product or add-on?
Adapt-N is an optional paid add-on service for FieldAlytics users. It is not available as a standalone product; farmers must use it through the FieldAlytics platform via Ever.Ag.
SourceAgronomic: How long does Adapt-N take to reflect weather changes?
Adapt-N takes 3 to 4 days after rainfall events to fully reflect environmental impacts in its nitrogen recommendations.
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