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NTech - nically Speaking

NTech - nically Speaking. A look at one company’s efforts to maximize food production to save the world and why some oppose it. David Crossley BAE 4213. Overview. Background Nitrogen Concerns NTech & OSU Farmer Feedback Conclusions and the future…. Problem Statement.

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NTech - nically Speaking

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  1. NTech-nically Speaking A look at one company’s efforts to maximize food production to save the world and why some oppose it. David Crossley BAE 4213

  2. Overview • Background • Nitrogen Concerns • NTech & OSU • Farmer Feedback • Conclusions and the future…

  3. Problem Statement • Nitrogen being applied ineffciently • End result is a higher cost for already struggling farmers • Environmental impacts

  4. Principal Nitrogen Losses Denitrification - lack of oxygen for bacteria in soil Surface Volatilization - lack of moisture, no contact with soil Leaching - more water than the soil can hold Anhydrous ammonia converts to N the slowest.

  5. Environmental Impacts Health problems related to high nitrate levels, especially in rural and well water supplies.

  6. NTech • Patchen Technologies began in 1992 (James Beck) • Sold to Deere & Co. in 1996 • Purchased in 1998 by Rainbow Ag Services (Mayfield) • Patent review found similar design technologies in Australia and OSU • Technology originated from weed control

  7. Variable Rate Nitrogen App. • RT-500 model • Sensors measuring plant NDVI • Nitrogen applied based on NDVI results • Zone area < 6 m2

  8. Farmer Feedback

  9. Farmer Feedback • How many acres? • Do you apply N pre-plant & how? • Do you top-dress in the spring? • Who performs the top-dress application? • Would you consider such a system for your own applicator? • Would you support a COOP owned applicator with such a system?

  10. More Farmer Feedback • Majority of farmers say that cost is the main issue • Supportive of COOP sponsored program • Lack of exposure • More demo machines need to be implemented

  11. David’s 2 Cents & The Future • Age of Impatience • Age of Old Age • Lack of Knowledge • RT-200 • Other applications

  12. References • http://www.ntechindustries.com/ • http://www.dasnr.okstate.edu/precision_ag • University of Maine Cooperative Ext. • Ohio State University Extension • Oklahoma Farmers – Canadian County • Dr. Solie, Dr Stone, & Dr. Raun

  13. QUESTIONS???? Thank you for your attention.

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