LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Corteva Agriscience on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers with the tools they need to optimize inputs, enhance agricultural profitability, improve water quality, and increase irrigation efficiency.

“In collaboration with Corteva, Producer Connect is poised to become a comprehensive platform for growers, offering valuable insights and resources to enhance nitrogen management and sustainable farming practices,” said Dr. Orval Gigstad, NARD President. “Through this program, we aim to equip growers with the necessary tools and information to make informed decisions and contribute to the overall health of Nebraska’s agriculture and water resources.”

Additional participants on the project include the Nebraska Corn Board, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Central Valley Ag, 17 of Nebraska's 23 NRDs, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) and the NARD Foundation.

“We’re committed to leveraging innovation to help farmers achieve success,” said Jon Stofer, Corteva Agriscience Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager, Nebraska. “We’re proud to work with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts on this new tool to support Nebraska producers in growing the food and fuel the world needs, profitably and sustainably.”

Producer Connect will be free to producers and offer a wide range of features designed to simplify nitrogen and water management, including:

• Producer-specific data
• Protected data
• Customizable nitrogen recommendations
• Irrigation efficiency
• Historical data analysis
• Economic analysis of nitrogen applications
• Information exchange

Producer Connect is currently in its initial stages of development and is expected to launch in June 2024. The initial rollout will focus on Phase 2 and Phase 3 Groundwater Quality Management Areas and areas with irrigation allocations.