Virtual Soil Testing (VST) & Predictive Soil Models
Farmers Edge is leading the industry with Virtual Soil Testing (VST), blending science, machine learning, and proven field data to deliver fast, accurate, and scalable nutrient insights. Discover what VST can do for your acres.
What is VST? Virtual Soil Testing: Predictive Soil Models That Power Precision Agronomy
Virtual Soil Testing (VST), also known as predictive soil modeling, is a data-driven approach that uses AI and machine learning to estimate soil nutrient levels across every management zone. It starts with one physical soil sample and expands its value over four years of insights—grounded in science, powered by 170+ agronomic variables.
Not a replacement for traditional sampling—an amplifier
Covers more acres without more boots on the ground
Provides consistent insights when timing, weather, or logistics fail
Machine Learning Powering Virtual Soil Testing
Our sophisticated machine learning model is continuously combining inputs like weather patterns, nutrient applications, yield history, soil testing data, and nutrient management practices to deliver precise, real-time recommendations. By learning and improving year after year, the system ensures VST insights remain accurate, reliable, and tailored to each field’s unique conditions.
Machine Learning Powering Virtual Soil Testing
Our sophisticated machine learning model is continuously combining inputs like weather patterns, nutrient applications, yield history, soil testing data, and nutrient management practices to deliver precise, real-time recommendations. By learning and improving year after year, the system ensures VST insights remain accurate, reliable, and tailored to each field’s unique conditions.
Why Farmers Edge Leads in VST Trusted Models, Validated Over Millions of Acres
Farmers Edge has been at the forefront of implementing VST predictive agronomy for over a decade. Our VST platform has been trained and refined using over 50 million acres of real agronomic data and 169 validated models. We don’t just build algorithms—we build trust, backed by physical lab results and decades of fertility and yield history.
Commercially available and field-proven
Supported by our physical laboratories across North America
Integrates with agronomists, labs, and platforms you already use
Your Lab Partner in Predictive Agronomy
Every predictive model begins with real, lab-validated data—and our labs ensure your results are accurate, timely, and credible.
Every VST starts with traditional AST (Actual Soil Test)
Lab data fuels and continuously improves the model
API and digital integrations make it easy to scale
Together, VST and lab testing form the strongest foundation for soil health decisions—combining predictive technology with proven science for unmatched confidence.
BENEFITS FOR RETAILERS
Strengthen Relationships and Drive Confident Input Sales
Our VST platform enables ag retailers to offer faster, digitally driven recommendations that resonate with clients and differentiate your services. With data-backed insights, you’ll boost trust and steer input purchases with precision—without adding overhead.
Deliver data-backed recommendations that build trust with customers.
Strengthen relationships by providing timely, personalized insights.
Drive confident input purchases that align with grower needs.
Differentiate your business with cutting-edge digital agronomy tools.
BENEFITS FOR AGRONOMISTS
Trusted by Agronomists Implementing 4R Practices for Nearly a Decade
For close to 10 years, agronomists using VST have relied on its refined, scientifically grounded accuracy—built around 4R nutrient stewardship—to elevate zone-specific nutrient planning. Our models continuously learn from rich datasets to deliver predictive, field-ready insights regardless of timing or logistics.
Proven tool trusted for nearly a decade to support 4R nutrient stewardship.
Turn complex field data into precise, zone-specific recommendations.
Save time by leveraging predictive insights that complement soil sampling.
Continuously improve results with models that learn from real-world data.
BENEFITS FOR GROWERS
Confident Fertility Decisions, Season After Season
For growers, VST delivers insights that are accurate, zone-specific, and timely. Whether you’re planning inputs, facing weather delays, or looking for smarter ways to optimize your land, VST gives you the clarity you need.
Get recommendations without waiting on lab turnaround
Make data-driven decisions from your own farm data
Reduce costs while maintaining yield goals
Stay ahead with predictive insights year over year
Discover more ways VST can benefit your Ag Retail
5 Things to Know About Virtual Soil Testing (VST) and the Future of Predictive Agronomy
As agriculture evolves toward more data-driven and scalable systems, agronomists and retailers are looking for ways to increase accuracy, reduce costs, and expand service across more acres.
Compliment Your Retail Offering with VST
How Machine Learning is Transforming Precision Agronomy. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, timely and accurate soil data can make all the difference between a bumper harvest and a season of missed opportunities.
The Best of Both Worlds: Advanced Modeling + Proven Lab Science
Farmers Edge brings together predictive soil modeling and physical laboratory testing to deliver a comprehensive agronomy solution—built to outperform and outlast the competition.
