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Press Release
January 18, 2006
Redball to Distribute GreenSeeker Technology;
Names Precision Agriculture Manager
Benson, MN - Redball, LLC, has been named distributor of the GreenSeeker® optical sensing and application system in the South and Midwest by NTech Industries, Ukiah, CA.
GreenSeeker utilizes optical sensors to assess color and health of crop plants as an application rig moves across the field. This data is then used in real time to drive variable-rate applications of nitrogen fertilizer or other crop production inputs.
"As input costs continue to increase, growers are looking for solutions that enable them to farm more efficiently," says Steve Claussen, president of Redball, LLC. "Research has shown that GreenSeeker improves nitrogen use efficiency. We think application of growth regulators and defoliants in cotton also will benefit from GreenSeeker technology."
Redball named Jeff Keiser, who has extensive experience in remote sensing and precision agriculture technologies, as business development manager for precision agriculture, including GreenSeeker. Keiser spearheaded development of site-specific and remote sensing technologies for Terra Industries and led agricultural sales efforts for EarthScan Network, which revolutionized delivery of remotely sensed image data via the Internet.
The real-time nature of GreenSeeker technology, which was developed by researchers at Oklahoma State University and NTech, is a key advantage over technologies based on satellite and aerial imagery, says Ted Mayfield, chief operating officer for NTech Industries. "GreenSeeker brings together sensing and application into one technology. It is not hampered by cloud cover and can be used day or night. And there is no time lag while waiting for imagery and recommendations from an outside service or consultant."
GreenSeeker, hailed by the USDA in 2002 as the best new technology in a century for fertilizing crops, has been used widely in wheat. In corn, research trials have shown that sidedressing nitrogen using GreenSeeker can increase profits by almost $20 per acre through lower nitrogen use, higher yields, or a combination of both.
NTech Industries is the world leader in optical sensors for agricultural research, precision fertilizer applications, field mapping, and weed and pest control for military and civilian uses. NTech products represent break-through technology with important profit generation and environmental benefits. Information on the company and its products are available at www.ntechindustries.com.
Redball, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of agricultural sprayers, fertilizer application and strip till equipment. It has an extensive dealer network throughout the U.S. For information, visit Redball on the Web at www.redballproducts.com, call 1-877-332-2551 or contact Redball, LLC, P.O. Box 159, 140 30th Ave. SE, Benson, MN 56215.
GreenSeeker® is a registered trademark of NTech Industries.
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