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Agronomic vs FarmLogs

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Agronomic

Software

Data-driven nutrient management

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
FarmLogs logo

FarmLogs

Software

Simple, powerful farm management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Agronomic add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product; FarmLogs farm management plans are billed annually and cap at 20,000 acres, with larger operations required to contact sales for custom pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Agronomic covers Soil analysis, FarmLogs covers Field mapping & boundaries.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agronomic and FarmLogs actually diverge.

Attributes where Agronomic and FarmLogs differ
AttributeAgronomicFarmLogs
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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
  • John Deere
  • Ag Leader
  • Laboratory systems

Only in FarmLogs

  • Field mapping & boundaries
  • Activity tracking & logging
  • Satellite imagery analysis
  • Crop health monitoring
  • Weather & rainfall data
  • Yield tracking
  • Input cost tracking
  • Profit/loss analysis

Both cover

  • Climate FieldView
  • SSL
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • 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 FarmLogs
  • Nutrient planningnot FarmLogs
  • Variable rate fertilizernot FarmLogs
  • Crop consultingnot FarmLogs

FarmLogs

  • Tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the FarmLogs product, now sold as Bushel Farmnot 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

FarmLogs

  • Farm management plans are billed annually and cap at 20,000 acres, with larger operations required to contact sales for custom pricing
  • Machine data connections are a separate add-on costing $999 per year on top of the $599 per year Essentials plan

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

FarmLogs

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Field mapping
    • Basic activity tracking
    • Weather insights
  • Essentials$20/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Satellite imagery
    • Crop health monitoring
  • Premium$50/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced analytics
    • Profit & loss tracking

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 FarmLogs if

  • You need field mapping & boundaries.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity tracking & logging.
FarmLogs review

Questions people ask

Is Agronomic or FarmLogs better?
Neither clearly leads. Agronomic starts at Free and FarmLogs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agronomic or FarmLogs?
Agronomic starts at Free and FarmLogs at Free.
Does Agronomic or FarmLogs run on more platforms?
Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile. FarmLogs runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Agronomic for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 FarmLogs is typically brought in for.
What can Agronomic do that FarmLogs cannot?
Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. FarmLogs covers Field mapping & boundaries, Activity tracking & logging, Satellite imagery analysis, Crop health monitoring. Both handle Climate FieldView, SSL, Data encryption, Cloud deployment.

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.

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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.

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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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