SWAT MAPS is Designed For Farmers
Unlock Your Soil Potential
Take your variable rate application to
the next level with SWAT MAPS.
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Let's Start From The Top
What are SWAT MAPS?
Soil, Water, and Topography (SWAT) MAPS are high-resolution soil foundation maps used to execute variable
rate fertilizer, seed, soil amendment, pesticide, or precision water management. They are created using our
patented process.
Soil
Factors such as soil texture, organic matter, topsoil depth, and salinity can all impact yield and fertilizer response.
Water
Water has the biggest influence on yield and fertilizer response. SWAT MAPS categorizes dry and wet areas in your field into ten different management zones.
Topography
Topography is described by landscape positions in a field (hilltops, mid-slopes, and depressions). Topography can influence soil moisture, erosion, organic matter levels, pH, and soil fertility levels.
LEt's Unpack
The SWAT MAPS Layers
Topography
Topography is a detailed representation of the natural shapes and features in your field(s), including hills or knolls, mid-slopes, and depression areas that determine where water sheds or collects.
Organic Matter
Soil organic matter is the component of your soil that consists of plant and animal tissue at various stages of decomposition, substances that soil microbes synthesize. It is important for water holding capacity and nutrient supply in season.
Water Flow Paths
Water flow paths show the direction that water will flow in your field(s).
Elevation
Elevation maps show your field's distance above sea level. It is used to determine water flow paths, water accumulation, and as a base layer for a topography model.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical conductivity (EC) is related to the variability of dissolved salts, moisture, and texture differences in your soil.
Get Into it
The SWAT Zones
Zones 1 & 2
Eroded knolls, hills, sandy soils, lower organic matter, dry areas (water shedding).Zones 3 & 4
Shoulder slopes, upper slopes, water runs off.Zones 9 & 10
Depressions, saline areas, higher clay content, peat/muck, high organic matter, wet (water collecting).Zones 7 & 8
Toe slopes, lower flats.Zones 5 & 6
Zones 1 & 2
Eroded knolls, hills, sandy soils, lower organic matter, dry areas (water shedding).Zones 3 & 4
Shoulder slopes, upper slopes, water runs off.Zones 9 & 10
Depressions, saline areas, higher clay content, peat/muck, high organic matter, wet (water collecting).Zones 7 & 8
Toe slopes, lower flats.Zones 5 & 6
Wes Anderson, VP of Agronomy, gives an overview of what SWAT MAPS are, how to use them, and the process to make them.
The Benefits
- Increase Your Return on Investment from Applied Nutrients
- Maximize Yield Potential
- Reduce Lodging
- Prevent Nitrogen Loss
- Manage Salinity and Drainage
- Manage Soil pH
- Improve Soil Applied Herbicide Performance
- Even Crop Staging, Maturity, and Minimize the Risk of Disease
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The App
We have an app, and
it’s FREE for farmers!
SWAT RECORDS is the software that runs the entire SWAT ECOSYSTEM. View and manage your SWAT MAPS and other farm records in the app. And remember: you’ll always own your data, now and forever!
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