Data-driven, root-level insights from the crop drives profitability
Introducing the next generation of field proven AquaSpy technology for row crops. For over 10 years AquaSpy has been dedicated to the global service of agronomists and crop farmers who need more and better information about the dynamics of crop growth happening in their fields. Today, wireless, battery-powered Crophesy technology and subscription service gives you and your growers insight into how much moisture their row crops need throughout the season. Data gathered throughout the day indicates how well crops are utilizing the applied moisture, helping to manage quality and yield with less inputs for better farm profitability.
New, wireless probes take less than 5 minutes to install; no messing around with wires and towers.
• No cables
• No comm towers
• No solar panels
• No tuning
• No coding
• Connects instantly virtually to any cellular carrier
Crophesy probes have 3, 6 or 12 sensors at 4” intervals. Place the rugged, water-tight probes throughout the field and connect them to the app via a smartphone. Crophesy probes are perfect for all types of row crops, as well as vegetables, fruits, nuts, oil seeds, and grains.
Field proven, research validated
Here at AquaSpy we know that the best way for AgTech adoption to grow is for it to get into the field and into the hands of farmers so they can experience how it interacts with their crops. We work with over 120 dealers, retailers, cooperatives, and agronomy consultants around the world to deliver valuable insights about the available soil moisture and how the crop is using that moisture.
We make it easy for our partners and growers to see the technology in action through pilots and peer-to-peer competitions and master irrigator programs.
Now celebrating its seventh year, the real-time annual Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) Farm Management Competition is a successful peer-to-peer program that offers the ability to compare / contrast one operation with another, giving farmers direct and immediate insights into the effects of the decisions they and their peers make during the season.
AquaSpy has supported UNL TAPS from the very start. Typically, the winners of the Farm Profitability challenge use AquaSpy technology to guide their winning decisions around irrigation and nutrient inputs that lets them gain solid yields while minimizing inputs and driving farm profitability.
Irrigation Water Management (IWM) and Process Control
Evolved IWM processes and soil moisture monitoring technology go hand in hand. The question most farmers have, is how to put that to the test? There are numerous ways to conduct a study. One way is to participate in an extension competition like TAPS or one of the regional Master Irrigator programs. Those give growers the added benefit of learning from their neighbors in real time, comparing notes and tuning processes. Other methods can be to reach out to trusted local agronomy consultants familiar with the region and technology, or the agronomy services teams at regional cooperative or dealer. Another option is to parse out a test area and do a side-by-side comparison.
What growers find is that in most cases, how they irrigate today will dramatically change. Many growers have been irrigating the same way in their fields for generations, pouring on water and pushing for maximum yield. Over time, between the soil and climate changes, the soil may not have the same holding capacity, or weather conditions are impacting the soil. Even more challenging, salinity levels are rising as there is less beneficial rain. What all this means is that it’s even more important than ever to not just know if the top few inches of soil are wet or dry or leaves are wilting to make that important decision to turn the pivot. It’s better to know where the active root zone is and if the water is available there as well as if the crop is actually taking up the available moisture. Once you have that complete picture, you have the elements for the process control needed by IWM.
AquaSpy and Irrigation Water Management
AquaSpy has conducted yield correlated field studies that reveal the relationship between optimum soil moisture, salinity, temperature, and crop health throughout the growing season. The findings reveal new insights into how to better manage the timing of farm inputs throughout the growing season for a number of different crop types including soybeans, corn, cotton, potato, sorghum and alfalfa.
For more information visit the AquaSpy website, stop by our booth #401 or watch our Tech Talk.