Agriculture Management Applications

Highly pigmented foods, such as spinach, require cleanup prior to analysis for pesticide residues. A dual-layer SPE tube containing graphitized carbon and aminopropyl on silica (NH2) is often used because; Carbon removes pigments and sterols and NH2 removes fatty acids, polar pigments, organic acids, and sugars. Removing these matrix materials reduces interferences that can lead to ion suppression in LC-MS, inlet contamination in GC-MS, and column contamination for both techniques. Our Supel Sphere Carbon/NH2 SPE tube uses spherical materials for both the carbon and NH2 layers, providing fast, more consistent flows compared to tubes containing granular material. This allows gravity elution (instead of vacuum elution) to be applied to Supel Sphere tubes, resulting in more contact time between extracts and sorbents.

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany based in Darmstadt, GERMANY.

A group of 30 compounds was selected, representing pesticides, acaricides, insecticides, and fungicides. These samples were analyzed using Supel™ QuE QuEChERS and an Ascentis® Express RP-Amide HPLC Column.

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany based in Darmstadt, GERMANY.

Fungicide carbendazim can some times be used to combat mold on citrus fruits including oranges. Recently, low residue levels of the fungicide were reported to be present in the bulk orange juice import shipments to the USA. Because this compound can persist through processing steps and may be found in the final consumer product, many government agencies have established maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure the safety of their population. Presented here is a single method, involving fast and effective QuEChERS cleanup, suitable for various orange juice matrices. The choice of PSA/C18 sorbents reduced interferences, resulting in greater recoveries and less ion-suppression. Because the QuEChERS method is fast, it only adds a few minutes to the sample preparation procedure. Sample processing using QuEChERS with PSA/C18 allows analysts to accurately process various matrices in a single workflow, with very little additional sample preparation time.

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany based in Darmstadt, GERMANY.

30 years of experience in the design, construction, and operation of waste-to-energy plants for a wide range of industrial and municipal clients. Our proprietary anaerobic treatment technologies process wastewater and sludge to produce biogas, which can b

By Fluence Corporation based in White Plains, NEW YORK (USA).

`A technique of growing plants in nutrient solution”. Hydroponics literally means water-working or water-activation. It is a cultivation technique for growing plants in highly oxygenated, nutrient enriched water, rather than soil. The nutrient solution and its management are the cornerstone for a successful hydroponics system. The function of a hydroponics nutrient solution is to supply the plant roots with water, oxygen and essential mineral elements in soluble form. In soil, biological decomposition breaks down organic matter into basic nutrients that plants feed on. Water dissolves these nutrients which allows uptake by the roots. For a plant to receive a well balanced diet, everything in the soil must be in perfect balance.

By Myron L Company based in Carlsbad, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Sodium Hypochlorite. Chlorine. SO2. Citric Acid. Lime. Phosphoric Acid. Sulfuric Acid. Copper Sulfate.

By Carus Corporation based in Peru, ILLINOIS (USA).

Cambridge based Delta-T Devices specialises in instruments for environmental science, in particular: agronomy, plant physiology, eco-physiology, data logging, meteorology, soil moisture, solar energy studies and environmental monitoring.

By Delta-T Devices Ltd. based in Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM.

Nicolon Ground Cover Fabrics control weeds found in land maintained by professional growers and landscapers. These highly useful fabrics feature woven polypropylene that allows water and nutrients to pass through while preventing roots from implanting into the soil. Available in widths from 3 to 15 feet (0.90 x 4.5m), Nicolon ground cover fabrics can also be utilized in soil separation and barrier fencing applications.

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv based in AE in Nijverdal, NETHERLANDS.

The Toptex winter protection fabric safely ensures the protection of plants against frost, desiccation and solar radiation.

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv based in AE in Nijverdal, NETHERLANDS.

The Toptex fabric is a high grade membrane to protect straw, sugar beet and potato harvests from frost and rain, thereby reducing the amount of clinging clay on beets or potatoes and efficiently leading to less cleaning water needed in the process. On top of this, dried harvests offer a higher yield for the farmer and better quality for the consumer.

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv based in AE in Nijverdal, NETHERLANDS.

By Analytik Jena AG based in Jena, GERMANY.

By Carus Corporation based in Peru, ILLINOIS (USA).

Benefits: • Proven reliability for the long-term • Complete mixing to reduce sludge settlement • Keep basins homogenized which reduces further material investment • Simple to install in lagoons with fluctuating water depths • Eliminate odors • Simply add additional equipment to increase capacity Features: • Surface mounted with float mounts • Mixing to reduce sludge settlement and allow pumpable slurry • Easy to install and maintain at the surface • Wetted components constructed of stainless steel • Customized water lubricated bearings promote durability in corrosive environments • Mix and aerate depths from 5ft up to 33 ft (1.5m up to 10m) Experience in Animal Feed Lots: • Hog/Porcine • Poultry • Cattle and Dairy

By Aeration Industries International (AII) based in Chaska, MINNESOTA (USA).

There is a growing demand for more efficient, effective and durable solutions in the Agro industry. For TenCate this is a constant motivation to develop – often in close cooperation with our customers – the best solutions.

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv based in AE in Nijverdal, NETHERLANDS.

The controlled composting of organic waste with the Toptex protection fabric leaves odour emissions at bay and increases the quality output significantly. Composting is the conversion of organic wastes into high quality humus. Through systematic controls these materials can be returned to the earth, completing the cycles of nature and improving the soil to which it is applied.

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv based in AE in Nijverdal, NETHERLANDS.

The Aquaculture industry is one of the fastest growing segments in the agricultural industry accounting for over 1.13 billion dollars in the USA alone. However, this industry is suffering with several water quality challenges requiring sustainable aquaculture water treatment solutions to enhance fish health, and population yield while meeting environmental discharge regulations. The challenges facing aquaculture companies include emerging growth rates of specific bacteria and viruses, water usage, and environmental discharge regulations. Genesis Water Technologies can assist Aquaculture and Fish Farming operations to cost-effectively increase production through customized chemical-free aquaculture water treatment solutions designed to address the challenges they face on an ongoing basis to optimize cost, enhance fish yield and population size.

By Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. based in Maitland, FLORIDA (USA).

Pieralisi technology is widely applied in plants that produce energy from Manure (biogas) and alternative energy production from biomass, and, in this industry.

By Pieralisi Group based in Jesi, ITALY.

TenCate Geotube technology is used for agriculture applications to reduce the waste in lagoons and utilize the contained nutrients for crops. This dewatering technology reduces the lagoon size by 50%, reduces labor and energy for land application by 50-70%, stores contained nutrients until needed for crops, provides higher quality flush water and reduces the odor and insect problems normally encountered. Over time, these solids dry in the dewatering containers, making the contained nutrients easier to transport and apply to crops.

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv based in AE in Nijverdal, NETHERLANDS.

The agriculture industry is a water intensive industry that needs a constant contaminant free water supply to ensure high harvest yields and healthy farm livestock. This requires agriculture water treatment solutions and specific soil additives that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Agriculture water treatment and waste water treatment is essential to prevent bacteria, fungus, while reducing pesticide and nutrient pollution degradation of farmland used in commercial agriculture and horticulture operations. Genesis Water Technologies can engineer, build and provide sustainable agriculture water treatment and wastewater reuse systems as well as specific soil mediums for both greenhouse nurseries and commercial farming operations.

By Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. based in Maitland, FLORIDA (USA).

Individual farms install AD (anaerobic digestion) plant and use for on-site heating to generate revenue and dispose of farm waste, which may be a mixture of animal and plant waste.

By Geotech based in Leamington Spa, UNITED KINGDOM.