New Developments in GreenSeeker Optical Sensing Technology

NTech Industries, manufacturer of the patented GreenSeeker optical sensor technology, has made further advances in crop sensing technology with particular relevance to cotton producers.  Presently, GreenSeeker provides crop vigor (NDVI) mapping and real-time variable rate application of inputs like nitrogen, growth regulators, fungicides and harvest aids.  The flagship GreenSeeker RT200 product line will offer up to 3 new features for the 2009 crop season, including;

·         New Cotton Nitrogen Algorithm.  A new cotton nitrogen algorithm developed and tested by Dr. Brian Arnall of Oklahoma State University.  This is the first cotton nitrogen algorithm to be published on the GreenSeeker platform, while many other southern universities are pursing similar releases.

·         New ISOBUS Model.   A new RT200 ISOBUS system utilizing network technology will allow direct communication with ISOBUS display monitors, such as AGCO's GTA Console.   This development will eliminate the need for a second monitor in the cab when using GreenSeeker sensors with ISOBUS console-equipped tractors, sprayers and spreaders.  The new ISOBUS system will expand compatibility even further and allow for easier use and integration of the GreenSeeker sensor technology.

·         Integration of Historic and Real-Time Data.  In a limited release for the 2009 growing season, NTech will field test a variable rate delivery system which integrates both real-time NDVI data and historic field management zone data.  For the first time ever, the combination of real-time and historic data will be used to produce an on-the-go target application rate.   Examples of historic field management zones include; normalized yield maps, soil maps, EC maps, elevation maps, etc.