HarvestMaster™ is excited to announce that we are now offering two cutting-edge products by SCiO. The SCiO Mini and the SCiO Cup are designed to transform how farmers, researchers, and seed producers approach crop and grain analysis. Using the power of Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, these portable devices bring laboratory-grade precision to the field, saving you time and resources for gathering moisture, protein and oil values for a multitude of grains. Let’s dive into what makes these tools essential for modern agriculture.
SCiO Mini: Instant Corn Moisture Analysis in the Field
The SCiO Mini is a game changer for collecting accurate corn moisture in the field. The SCIO Mini allows users to measure corn moisture content directly on the cob. By eliminating the need to shell corn, this device delivers unparalleled speed, efficiency and accuracy in determining corn moisture. Users can quickly scan multiple ears across a field or plot for enhanced understanding of overall field moisture. Historical data can be reviewed through the app, and users can add notes to each analysis and share results seamlessly. This connectivity allows growers and seed producers to monitor moisture trends across fields, compare data, and create heat maps to guide harvest timing.
With its straightforward design, the SCiO Mini App for iPhone or Android devices, simplifies analysis. Users can scan five areas on an ear, tap “analyze,” and instantly view moisture results. Even in areas with poor or no internet connection, the device can store scans and verify them once reconnected, ensuring uninterrupted data collection. Supported moisture ranges extend from 8% to 80%, with operational temperatures between 40°F and 105°F, ensuring reliability in a multitude of conditions.
Beck’s Hybrids & Corteva Case Studies
In a case study provided by SCiO, Beck’s Hybrids, the largest family-owned seed company in the U.S., faced the inefficiencies of using extra resources and time with traditional field moisture testing methods. By adopting the SCiO Mini, they eliminated the need to hand shell corn in the field and increased their sample testing by 40%. This improvement allowed for better decision making, reduced costs, and increased testing accuracy. The SCiO Mini’s efficiency allowed them to collect nearly double the amount of moisture samples in 2019 compared to the previous year. This resulted in better quality evaluation during the growing season, knowing when to apply treatments, and better yield prediction.
In another case study provided by SCiO, Corteva adopted the SCiO Mini to optimize seed moisture analysis globally. By using the device across thousands of fields, Corteva significantly reduced delays in obtaining moisture data, and improving the speed on making critical decisions. This streamlined logistics, enabled precise planning, and simplified their seed moisture monitoring process, guaranteeing fast and accurate results. With the ability to share data instantly across global operations, Corteva achieved a more efficient workflow across the world.
SCiO Cup: Lab-Grade Grain Analysis Anywhere
The SCiO Cup offers farmers, researchers, and grain handlers the fastest and most portable lab-grade analysis of grains like soybeans, corn, wheat, and barley, as well as forages. In less than a minute, users can obtain moisture, protein and oil content of harvested grains, ensuring they can monitor grain moisture and quality from virtually anywhere. Designed for portability and precision, the SCiO Cup combines affordability and practicality with advanced NIR technology. Like the SCiO Mini, results are stored in the app, allowing users to track grain quality remotely and visualize data through location-based heat maps. Even in offline mode, the SCiO Cup collects samples and uploads results once an internet connection is restored, providing flexibility in the field.
For seed producers, the SCiO Cup enhances quality control processes by enabling frequent sampling across multiple locations. This consistency ensures that harvested crops meet high standards, and the additional data supports R&D teams in making informed decisions. Validated by leading universities and companies, the SCiO Cup’s accuracy is similar to traditional lab NIR devices while being significantly more efficient and cost effective.
The SCiO Cup’s ability to analyze key metrics, such as moisture, protein, and oil content across different grains, makes it a vital tool. For instance, it supports moisture ranges of 6-36% in corn, 8-19% in wheat, 6-24% in soybean, and 10-15% in barley, with an operating temperature range between 40°F and 105°F, making it optimal for varying conditions. These capabilities make the SCiO Cup the ideal solution for farmers, grain producers, researchers, and seed producers who demand quick, accurate, and portable grain analysis.
Why Choose SCiO Products?
With SCiO bringing real-time analysis to the field and HarvestMaster’s offering of the SCiO Mini and SCiO Cup, together we are redefining agricultural workflows. These tools empower users to make data driven decisions, reduce costs, and optimize harvest timing, maintaining excellent accuracy and reliability. Whether you’re managing seed moisture across global operations or tracking grain quality from farm to storage, the SCiO Mini and SCiO Cup provide the tools you need to succeed.
Contact HarvestMaster today to learn more about how these SCiO products can enhance your agricultural operations!