Radicle Agronomics with Eli Sloneker

Join Kelsey Litchfield and Kelly Robertson, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy and soil fertility agronomist, as they talk with Eli Sloneker from Precision Planting about Radicle Agronomics and their mission to transform soil nutrient management in farming.

In this episode, Eli offers an overview into Radicle Agronomics, and how it got started seven years ago and explaining the significance behind its name. Kelly asks some technical questions about the functionality of GeoPress and its role in expediting soil sampling procedures in the field.

While Radicle Agronomics remains in the beta testing phase with limited commercial availability, Precision Planting will have it running in fields this growing season. What lies ahead for this product? Eli provides insights into the future trajectory and upcoming plans for Radicle Agronomics.

Photos Courtesy of Precision Planting

About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield

Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days. A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.