Portable Plant Scanner Measures Nutrients

Portable Plant Scanner Measures Nutrients CROPS New Techniques ATP Nutrition’s portable soil and feed source scanner has been upgraded modified and calibrated to scan nutrients in plant leaf tissue The handheld NutriScan uses the same hardware as its counterparts featuring a near-infrared light source and technology that makes spectral readings at variable wavelengths “We gather a representative selection of leaves from about 20 plants for the test ” says ATP CEO and founder Jarrett Chambers “It’s best to sample a good area separately from a poorer spot in the field The NutriScan completes 10 scans in about one minute These are grouped for an average spectral reading which travels to the database ” The plant tissue scanner is calibrated for wheat corn soybeans and canola and measures nitrogen phosphorus potassium sulfur calcium magnesium boron zinc manganese and copper levels plus seven connected nutrient ratios ATP is working on adding potatoes to the scanner’s capabilities in 2025 NutriScan data is stored in the cloud for easy app access “It provides numerical numbers highs and lows plus a chart showing where it sits ” Chambers says “It identifies a deficiency and makes a practical recommendation outlining what will happen to the plant if it isn’t addressed We don’t recommend how much or what product should be used ” Leaf tissue sampling proactively diagnoses nutritional issues in near real-time providing valuable insights into soil management and fertility programs Nutrient levels can be quickly addressed to enhance crop quality and yield ATP Nutrition holds the exclusive North American licensing rights for the NutriScan and owns the tissue database The gathered data is licensed to AgroCares which creates the unit’s algorithms The tissue scanner is available throughout North America Current buyers include agricultural retailers independent crop consultants and large growers ATP’s support team distributes the portable unit and handles the hands-on onboarding process including demonstrations and test runs The NutriScan can be obtained similarly to a cellphone plan with an initial hardware cost and choices of 1 to 3-year subscriptions Discounts and cost savings apply depending on subscription lengths and soil scanner inclusion Contact: FARM SHOW Followup ATP Nutrition 190 Agri Park Rd Oak Bluff Manitoba Canada R4G 0A5 ph 877-538-5511; info@atpag com; www atpag com

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