Crystal Valley has the benefit of a 7-person IT team, that developed a proprietary software program for dispatching and tracking custom applicators. Lucas Kietzer, precision equipment technician, explains why educating employees — from applicators to interns — on how to properly operate equipment and understand the agronomic aspects of Crystal Valley’s services is a priority.


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