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Precision Agriculture
Battelle provides industry leading solutions that enable prescriptive and targeted applications of products to reduce pesticide use, spray drift, and operator exposures. Our precision agriculture services enhance crop yields and boost profitability while maintaining safety and sustainability within the global food system.
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Enhancing yields, profits and fostering sustainability
As a leading global center of excellence in precision agriculture, Battelle boasts unmatchable decades of expertise in bio aerosol sciences, modelling, mechanical and chemical engineering, as well as quantitative analytical chemistry support. Our unique ISO and GLP-compliant facilities enable our clients to make data-driven decisions when their products are tested.
Our Services
Spray Drift & Droplet Size Characterization
We establish droplet size and precisely model spray drift potential for product labeling and registration using U.S. EPA-approved protocols.
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Test & Evaluation of Application Technology
Use our wind tunnels and facilities to test a high number of formulations or products at a much lower cost and with higher accuracy than in the field. We can evaluate agriculture drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), spray nozzles, shielded or hooded booms, sample collectors, and plant exposures.
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Volatility Assessment
With the ability to run 800 volatility tests a week, Battelle’s scale and throughput surpass any other contract research organization. We use dedicated environment-controlled chambers to develop analytical methods and conduct volatility tests at field scale, in the AgDT.
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UAV Testing
Utilize our fleet of agricultural drones to test spray drift applications under controlled conditions using real test article chemistry formulations.
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Featured Experts
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Tim Lane, Ph.D.
Chemical EngineerAs Principal Research Scientist, Tim uses his vast expertise in aerosol physics modeling and laboratory and field-based measurements to evaluate the transport and fate of aerosol particles. He focuses on extending aerosol studies from Department of Defense applications to new clients, including those in the oil and gas and agricultural industries. Tim is proficient in aerosol measurement and generation equipment including optical particle counters and gravimetric mass instruments.
Crop Protection Solutions
From bioformulation and biotechnology to physical chemistry analyses and regulatory support, Battelle provides a full range of innovative solutions to help agrochemical developers and producers meet regulatory requirements and quickly bring products to new international markets.
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