Decoding the QR: Getting Information Fast

Getting more information online . . . fast. That’s the point of a QR (Quick Response) code. With an easy scan using your smartphone, you can immediately access contact information, coupons, direct websites, photos and other information, depending on what the QR code contains. They are showing up everywhere, and with more and more users connecting to the Internet with 3G and 4G technologies via their smartphones, QR Codes are becoming increasingly important. Where you’ll see QR Codes Look around, and you’ll see these codes popping up all over. From advertising flyers, to billboards and magazines to T-shirts, QR codes are becoming easily recognizable icons for more information.

Where you’ll see QR Codes
Look around, and you’ll see these codes popping up all over. From advertising flyers, to billboards and magazines to T-shirts, QR codes are becoming easily recognizable icons for more information. 

Get the App
All you need is a smart phone and the QR application for that phone. If you have an Android phone, it is likely the app is already pre-installed. If you have an iPhone, QR applications can be downloaded for free from the online App Store. When you see a code, activate the app, take a picture of the code, and your phone will do the rest. 

Create your Own
There are many websites that will convert a standard URL into a QR code in the matter of seconds for free. If your farm has a website, for example, you could create a personal QR code that would direct people to your site. You could attach your code to your e-mail signature, or make it your Facebook profile picture. In the future you may want to “advertise” your farm, by creating a graphic for your tractor or semi.

Try it out!
Download a QR code app, if necessary, and scan our code below. It will take you directly to our Iowa Soybean Review website.

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