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Agronomic vs DTN Weather

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Agronomic

Software

Data-driven nutrient management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN Weather logo

DTN Weather

Software

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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 Weather dTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: Agronomic covers Soil analysis, DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agronomic and DTN Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Agronomic and DTN Weather differ
AttributeAgronomicDTN Weather
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Api, Mobile
Founded20131984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Weather

  • Precision forecasts
  • Agricultural weather
  • Energy forecasting
  • Risk analysis
  • Historical data
  • Enterprise APIs
  • Custom integrations
  • Data feeds

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Agronomic

  • Soil samplingnot DTN Weather
  • Nutrient planningnot DTN Weather
  • Variable rate fertilizernot DTN Weather
  • Crop consultingnot DTN Weather

DTN Weather

  • Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot Agronomic
  • Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot Agronomic
  • Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot Agronomic
  • 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot 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 Weather

  • DTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • Any unused portion of the 30 day free trial is forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • DTN Ag Weather Tools pricing stated in the App Store listing as $16.99 for one month or $169.99 for a full year (USD)

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 Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

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.
Agronomic review

Choose DTN Weather if

  • You need precision forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want agricultural weather.
DTN Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Agronomic or DTN Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Agronomic starts at Free and DTN Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agronomic or DTN Weather?
Agronomic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agronomic and On request for DTN Weather.
Does Agronomic or DTN Weather run on more platforms?
Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile. DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
Can I use Agronomic for free?
Yes. Agronomic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Weather starts at On request.
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 Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Agronomic do that DTN Weather cannot?
Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Both handle Web 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.

Source
Agronomic: 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.

Source
Agronomic: 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.

Source
Agronomic: 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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