Revolutionary Real-time Potato Plant Tissue Analysis System Now Available in 13 U.S. States

Picketa Systems has announced that their ground-breaking potato analysis LENS technology will now be available in 13 states in the U.S. With its efficiency and insights, this cutting-edge real-time crop management system is set to revolutionize the way farmers and agronomists manage their crops. Picketa Systems is leading the way in the adoption of precision agriculture management to integrate real-time plant tissue analysis into agribusiness operations.
California, Utah, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Mississippi are among the states that will use Picketa Systems’ LENS starting this year. As the firm expands, it is partnering with top agronomists, crop advisors, merchants, co-ops, input, and seed suppliers, marking a major milestone. These collaborations support Picketa Systems’ goal of developing agricultural technology by providing farmers across the country with real-time crop nutrition data.
The LENS system offers real-time tissue analysis, allowing agronomists and farmers to make informed decisions when it matters most.
“Growers are impressed with the speed at which the results are available, we have been able to show the effectiveness of our products,” says an agronomist at William Houde Ltée, an independently owned and operated agricultural products and services company in Québec, who’ve been using the LENS since 2023.
“With instant access to this data, agronomists can now implement the proactive management strategies used in high-value crops like potatoes to precisely manage row crops such as corn. This presents a huge opportunity to enhance crop yields and fertilizer efficiency. We’ve heard from countless farmers that the current challenges in collecting this data often result in reliance on visual cues rather than nutrient data, leading to missed opportunities for timely adjustments during the growing season,” Xavier Hébert-Couturier, CEO of Picketa Systems, mentioned.
Agronomists across the US and Canada have welcomed the LENS system for its reliability and ease of use.
“This is a game changer on how we develop management strategies of new varieties that graduate the research program, it allows us to really keep a tally of everything that happened and pass that information to growers easily afterward, and even track it for our business intelligence,” Mac, an Eastern Lead Agronomist and Research Farm Manager at McCain Foods, added.
The LENS analyzes crop tissues and compares them to a worldwide database of agricultural conditions compiled from thousands of plants at various growth stages. Its dependability has been established by several investigations done across hundreds of fields on four continents.
For agri-businesses, the LENS is the ultimate nutrient management system, providing unparalleled insights into plant tissue nutrient data. “This product acts as a lie detector, helping us stay in check and ensuring accuracy. It presents an excellent opportunity to showcase the effectiveness of our crop protection and other products, making it an invaluable asset for showcasing their effectiveness,” says Lloyd from Taber Home and Farms in Alberta, Canada.
This US growth is accompanied by a sizable fundraising round from internal stakeholders, proving their steadfast dedication to the company’s goal. Picketa Systems is in a good position to contact even more farmers and agronomists nationwide with this help.
“Our team is thrilled to witness the widespread adoption of the LENS, first in potatoes and now in corn. We believe that the LENS is not just an innovative technology but the ultimate crop management strategy,” Xavier Hébert-Couturier, CEO of Picketa Systems, concluded.