Soil to Shelf

Make Year-End Planning Easy โ€“ and Get Tools That Pay for Themselves

Written by Ehsan Soltan | November 30, 2025


If income is tighter this year, a small, smart purchase can do more for your bottom line than a big equipment investment. Most growers using Soiltech see:

  • Irrigation savings with better moisture timing.

  • Earlier planting thanks to accurate soil temps.

  • Faster harvest decisions with in-field conditions.

  • Reduced losses in storage through temperature tracking.

  • Cleaner, audit-ready records for compliance and input decisions.

All from a tool that costs as little as a few hundred dollars.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register for our upcoming webinar on 12/9 to learn more!

Why Year-End is the Perfect Time

Small purchases can matter just as much as big ones:

  • Certain hardware may qualify for Section 179

  • Software like Insights is often 100% deductible the year you pay

  • A few thousand dollars can help avoid bumping into a higher tax bracket

(Always check with your tax advisor.)

 

What You Get with Soiltech

Soiltech Beacons:

Our Beacons are built to be used across your entire operation and can replace multiple tools for a year-round value. Growers use Beacons to:

  • Track soil temperature for planting decisions

  • Monitor soil moisture to fine-tune irrigations

  • Act as weather stations when mounted in or near a field

  • Function as GPS trackers during harvest

  • Monitor storage conditions long after harvest

Soiltech Insights:

Insights is your digital hub for record-keeping and activity management โ€“ and its simplicity is what growers love most. With Insights, you can:

  • Create and share work orders

  • Record scouting notes and observations

  • Log spray applications with automatic weather and time stamping

  • Track application costs, making next season's purchasing decisions easier and more informed

  • Keep all field, equipment, and storage records in one place for compliance and audits

And yes, software platforms are often deductible as normal operating expenses.

The Bottom Line: A Smart, Scalable Year-End Decision

For many growers, adding Beacons + Insights before year-end is a low-cost way to strengthen 2026 planning, capture possible tax advantages, and improve field activity efficiency. It's smart alternative to year-end big-ticket purchases.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register for our upcoming webinar on 12/9 to learn more!

Ready to Set Yourself Up for a Stronger 2026?

If you're looking for a small investment that pays you back all season, Soiltech is it. We can help you pick the right setup for your crops, acres, and goals.

Set yourself up for a stronger 2026โ€“starting now.