INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smart Guided Systems is excited to announce the appointment of dealer
Everglades Equipment Group for the southern two-thirds of Florida for
the Intelligent Spray Control System.
The highly anticipated spray system has been in development,
field-testing, and research for almost a decade at the USDA National
Institute of Food and Agriculture through the Specialty Crop Research
Initiative (Washington, D.C.) and commercialized by Smart Guided Systems.
The precision sprayer kit system uses a LIDAR sensor to create a digital
representation including height, width, spacing, and density of each
plant or tree as it passes, which is then used to control each spray
nozzle independently. Thus, USDA research confirms the system delivers:
- As effective or better crop protection
- 47-73 percent reduction of spray consumption
- 40-87 percent reduction in spray loss beyond tree canopies
- Up to 87 percent less airborne drift
- 68-93 percent reduction in spray loss on the ground
Steve Booher, Smart Guided founder and CEO said, “We are excited to have
Everglades Equipment Group as a dealer representing Citrus and other
specialty crop growers in Central and Southern Florida. Their depth and
understanding of advanced technologies combined with 17 locations will
aid the grower in having local support.”
Kyle Norton, Everglades Equipment Group Precision Solutions Manager
said, “Becoming a dealer of The Intelligent
Spray Control System shows our commitment to offering
advanced technology to the grower, and a positive stewardship to the
environment.”
The Intelligent Spray Control System can be retrofitted to growers’
existing air blast spray equipment in 5-7 hours and is approved for cost
share in many areas.
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Smart Guided Systems, LLC is a leader in precision systems for ground
maintenance and horticultural applications. For more information on the
Intelligent Spray Control System, visit www.smartguided.com.
Founded in 1963, Everglades Equipment Group is a family-owned and
operated business serving the agricultural industry
with 17 locations spanning Central and South Florida, visit www.EFE1963.com
Contacts
Steve Booher
[email protected]
317-222-4152
