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A survey of 800 commercial scale corn and soybean operations was conducted to examine farm data collection and analysis practices among large farms. Results indicated that collection of data from yield monitors, soil samples, and aerial imagery were common, but varied depending on farm size and operator characteristics. Over 40% of commercial scale farms which collect data use at least one ag-data technology software. Farms that use ag data software are larger, have younger operators, and higher levels of educational attainment. The majority of software adopters use more than one software product, highlighting the importance of inter-operability in ag-tech.