Software · head to head
Valley Irrigation vs Agronomic
The short version
- Only Agronomic has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Valley Irrigation the technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software; Agronomic add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product
- They diverge on capability: Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, Agronomic covers Soil analysis.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Valley Irrigation and Agronomic actually diverge.
| Attribute | Valley Irrigation | Agronomic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Hardware | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1946 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Valley Irrigation
- Remote monitoring
- Variable rate irrigation
- GPS guidance
- Water management
- Pump control
- Soil sensors
- Encrypted
- Hardware support
Only in Agronomic
- Soil analysis
- Nutrient recommendations
- Variable rate maps
- Tissue testing
- Fertility planning
- Ag Leader
- Laboratory systems
- Data encryption
Both cover
- Climate FieldView
- John Deere
- SSL
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Valley Irrigation
- Remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machinesnot Agronomic
- Variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a fieldnot Agronomic
- Diagnosing pivot faults and pump status without driving to the fieldnot Agronomic
Agronomic
- Soil samplingnot Valley Irrigation
- Nutrient planningnot Valley Irrigation
- Variable rate fertilizernot Valley Irrigation
- Crop consultingnot Valley Irrigation
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Valley Irrigation
- The technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software
- No price is published for any product; the site routes buyers to a Get a Quote form and to local dealers
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Valley Irrigation
$29/month- BaseStation3$1200/year
- Remote monitoring
- Basic control
- Alerts
- AgSense$2000/year
- Full VRI
- Advanced analytics
- API
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Valley Irrigation if
- You need remote monitoring.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
- You also want variable rate irrigation.
Choose Agronomic if
- You need soil analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want nutrient recommendations.
Questions people ask
- Is Valley Irrigation or Agronomic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Valley Irrigation starts at $29/month and Agronomic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Valley Irrigation or Agronomic?
- Agronomic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Valley Irrigation and Free for Agronomic.
- Does Valley Irrigation or Agronomic run on more platforms?
- Valley Irrigation runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Agronomic for free?
- Yes. Agronomic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Valley Irrigation starts at $29/month.
- What is Valley Irrigation best used for?
- Valley Irrigation is most often used for remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machines, variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a field, diagnosing pivot faults and pump status without driving to the field. Of those, remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machines and variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a field are not what Agronomic is typically brought in for.
- What can Valley Irrigation do that Agronomic cannot?
- Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, Variable rate irrigation, GPS guidance, Water management. Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. Both handle Climate FieldView, John Deere, SSL, 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.
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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