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    1) The document compares three soil sampling technologies: grid sampling, electrical conductivity (EC) zone sampling, and SoilOptix gamma radiation sampling. 2) SoilOptix provides the highest resolution data of 335 points per acre and generates over 30 data layers, allowing for more precise variable rate application prescriptions. 3) Key advantages of SoilOptix are that it measures stable isotopes with minimal interference from soil moisture, snow, or plant residue, and provides long-term data that remains valid for 10 years.

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    1) The document compares three soil sampling technologies: grid sampling, electrical conductivity (EC) zone sampling, and SoilOptix gamma radiation sampling. 2) SoilOptix provides the highest resolution data of 335 points per acre and generates over 30 data layers, allowing for more precise variable rate application prescriptions. 3) Key advantages of SoilOptix are that it measures stable isotopes with minimal interference from soil moisture, snow, or plant residue, and provides long-term data that remains valid for 10 years.

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    Soil Technology Comparison: Grid Sampling vs. Electrical Conductivity vs. Soiloptix

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    1) The document compares three soil sampling technologies: grid sampling, electrical conductivity (EC) zone sampling, and SoilOptix gamma radiation sampling. 2) SoilOptix provides the highest resolution data of 335 points per acre and generates over 30 data layers, allowing for more precise variable rate application prescriptions. 3) Key advantages of SoilOptix are that it measures stable isotopes with minimal interference from soil moisture, snow, or plant residue, and provides long-term data that remains valid for 10 years.

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    Soil Technology

    Comparison
    Grid Sampling vs. Electrical Conductivity
    vs. SoilOptix®
    By Dr. Viacheslav Adamchuk
    Funded through OMAFRA New Directions Program
    2015
    Technology Difference
    Grid Sampling EC – Zone Sampling SoilOptix®

    Measuring • Soil Nutrients • Electrical Conductivity • Gamma Radiation


    • Year 1 – EC survey • Survey year one – good for
    • Zone sample after 10 years
    • Every crop (yearly or every crop • Soil sample every year or
    Frequency
    cycle cycle) every crop cycle

    • 40’-80’ swath widths • 40’ swaths (narrower on


    • Soil sample after zones special cases)
    • Industry have been determined • Soil sample done
    Collection standard – 1 immediately after survey of
    Process sample per the field complete
    2.5acres • Sample locations derived
    from in-field radiation
    variability

    • Statistics fill in • 1 sample per zone • 1 sample per 8 acres


    Data • 3 – 7 Zones per field surveyed
    data between
    Resolution • 335 data points per acre
    points
    One Acre Grid EC SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid EC SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid EC SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid EC SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid EC SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid EC SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid SoilOptix®
    One Acre Grid SoilOptix®
    Survey Maps

    One Acre Grid SoilOptix®


    EC SoilOptix®
    EC SoilOptix®
    Additional SoilOptix® Layers

    SoilOptix® SoilOptix® SoilOptix®


    Additional SoilOptix® Layers

    SoilOptix® SoilOptix® SoilOptix®


    Why SoilOptix®?
    • Highest definition soil nutrient and texture maps available
    – 335 data points per acre
    – More precise data for VRA prescriptions
    • Over 30 different data layers offered
    • Pre-calibrated sensor - Easy to use; Optimizes field time
    • Measures stable isotopes
    – Minimal interference from soil moisture
    – Survey in up to 5 inches of light snow
    – No interference caused by field vegetation/residue

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