Located near White Deer in the Texas Panhandle, Pohnert Farms is a family-operated farm spanning 8,000 acres. The farm, managed by Dudley Pohnert and his family, produces cotton, corn, milo, and wheat. However, farming in the region is not without challenges, including intense heat, strong winds, and narrow operational windows for spraying, particularly affecting weed control in cotton farming.
Cotton farming requires multiple herbicide applications, increasing input costs for farmers. Herbicide resistance further complicates weed management, making effective control difficult. Dudley Pohnert discovered Greeneye Technology, a precision spraying system that offers a retrofit solution for existing equipment without recurring costs.
Greeneye Technology, combining hardware and AI, identifies crops and weeds with precision, minimizing herbicide use and improving efficacy. The system’s ability to spray around the clock and simultaneously perform precision and broadcast spraying enhances operator efficiency. The cost savings from reduced herbicide use will allow Dudley to increase the frequency of spraying, potentially improving yields and reducing weed escapes.
Beyond cost savings, adopting Greeneye Technology lays the groundwork for sustainable and resource-efficient farming practices. Dudley envisions using the system for more than just weed control, potentially revolutionizing other aspects of farm operations such as fungicide applications and crop health monitoring.
The Greeneye system offers Pohnert Farms a path to a more sustainable and profitable future. By maximizing the effectiveness of existing herbicide options and tackling weed resistance with precision spraying, the farm is poised to become more resilient and efficient in the face of ongoing challenges in agriculture.
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