Field Notes

Writing on field intelligence, advisory work, and the modern Advisor Operating System.

AI & Technology Apr 20, 2026

AI in Agriculture: What It Actually Means for the Crop Advisor

AI is being oversold in ag-tech right now. Here's a grounded look at what it actually does well in an agronomic context, where it falls short, and why the advisor's judgment remains the irreplaceable ingredient.

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Advisory Practice Apr 7, 2026

The Ag Operating System: Why Your Field Intelligence Deserves More Than a Folder

Most crop advisors store years of field intelligence in shared drives and notes apps. Here's why a connected ag operating system changes what's possible — for advisors, their teams, and their growers.

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Advisory Practice Apr 7, 2026

Why Certified Crop Advisors Lose Their Best Field Intelligence Before They Get Back to the Office

Most crop consultants and CCAs write up field notes hours after the visit — and lose critical detail in the process. Here's why documentation timing matters, and what changes when you capture it at the moment.

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Sustainability Apr 7, 2026

Sustainability & Regenerative Ag: What It Actually Means for the Crop Advisor

Convincing multi-generational farmers to adopt sustainable and regenerative practices takes years of trust and consistent documentation. Here's why the crop advisor's ability to show the work is what makes the difference.

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Inside PropelMapper Mar 25, 2026

The Story Behind PropelMapper

Why we're building an operating system for agricultural advisors — and the moment with an animal nutrition company in South Africa that set it all in motion.

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