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CROP PROTECTION

NEW T-L IRRIGATION CO. EDGE CONTROLLER OFFERS

FULLY REMOTE PIVOT OPERATION AND MORE

REMOTE OPERATION commands are centralized to where the ly incoming, and adjustments are being
ENABLES MOVING work takes place—at the end of the pivot.” made right at the end tower to provide
precise pivot speed. When combined with
This move puts the pivot water pressure
THE CONTROLLER TO sensor at the end tower, too. This is op- the steady movement of T-L Irrigation
THE END TOWER FOR timal, Schlautman says, as it ensures the hydrostatic drives, this system provides
exceptionally even, precise application—all
BOOSTED ACCURACY AND entire system is reaching the necessary controlled and monitored remotely.
water pressure for consistent, uniform
RELIABILITY. application. The water pressure sensor is
wired directly into the Edge Controller as
The new fully remote Edge Controller are sensors and control valves for other
from T-L Irrigation Co., gives irrigators the critical functions like direction control, GPS
power to monitor and control pivot opera- position, and end tower speed—stream-
tions any time, any place. With no physical lining the overall wiring system.
control panel needed at the pivot point,
the controller itself is strategically installed Each sensor and control function requires
on the end tower increasing accuracy and its own wire. When a controller is installed
reliability of pivot function. at the pivot point, each wire—and the in-
formation it carries—must travel through
the collector ring and the length of the
pivot to the end tower. With the Edge Still too many wires? The Edge Solar
Controller, the potentially ½-mile long option can eliminate the span cable and
span cable is reduced to just a few feet. collector ring otherwise needed to provide
Only 24-volt DC power is required in the 24-volt DC power to the controller, too.
span cable. Solar panels are installed next to the Edge
Controller at the end tower, allowing for
“The design increases the overall relia- fully wireless. Edge Solar can provide extra
bility of the system. Moving the controller peace of mind for those in areas where
“Remote telemetry allows the operator to the end tower dramatically reduces the span cable theft is a concern.
to monitor and control the pivot from any distance the sometimes sensitive low-volt- “Through remote operation, increased
connected device anywhere in the world,” age signals travel and cuts out areas where accuracy, and improved reliability, the Edge
says Neal Schlautman, T-L Irrigation Co. issues can occur,” Schlautman says. Controller allows irrigators to be a better
engineering manager. “Changing the con- The Edge Controller provides closed-loop steward of their water, crops, and time,”
troller location means all sensor input and speed control. Real-time data is constant- Schlautman says.
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VESTARON ANNOUNCES

STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

WITH BIOINSECTIS

Vestaron Corporation, the industry leader and flexible insecticide formulations to help
in developing peptide-based crop protec- meet growers’ crop protection needs.
tion products, announced today a research We are excited to partner with Bioinsec-
and development collaboration with Bioin- tis on this innovative new technology to
sectis S.L., an innovator in developing novel allow Vestaron to continue to bring new
biopesticides. In this partnership Vestaron sustainable crop protection solutions.
and Bioinsectis will work exclusively utiliz- Bacillus thuringiensis strains that can of-
ing Bioinsectis’ next generation Cry-protein This collaboration is a testament to our fer unique bioavailability solutions for
based technologies to develop enhanced commitment to continually evolve our Vestaron’s products.
bioavailability for insecticidal peptides. insecticidal crop protection solutions to
bring more effective products to market The exclusive agreement between Bi-
By harnessing the power of natural and to address the growing insect resist- oinsectis and Vestaron represents an im-
peptides, Vestaron reduces reliance on ance concerns of farmers.”~ Anna Rath, portant step in advancing the biological
synthetic chemicals, benefiting the envi- CEO of Vestaron transition the crop protection sector is
ronment, workers, and biodiversity in the experiencing. We are eager to collaborate
ecosystem, while promoting long-term ag- Bioinsectis uses the power of nature to with a company that is leading the field
ricultural sustainability. Utilizing Bioinsec- design, develop and produce insecticidal through a commitment to innovation."~
tis’ Cry-protein bioavailability capabilities, solutions derived from microbes. Cry-pro- Primitivo Caballero, CEO of Bioinsectis
Vestaron expects to offer additional unique teins are insecticidal proteins isolated from

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