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Pressure Measurement’s Role in Corn Husking

Dwyer Instruments — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:45:32 +0000

Corn processing is a major industry in the United States – a CORNerstone, if you will, of the United States’ agricultural sector. All joking aside, the United States is the largest producer of corn globally, and corn is a cash crop that is processed into a wide range of products we use every day – …

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Optimizing Grain Bin Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to Conveyor Systems and Dwyer Instruments

Dwyer Instruments — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:14:53 +0000

Grain bin systems are the cornerstone of modern agricultural storage, offering a secure and efficient solution for managing harvested grain. Among the critical components of these systems, conveyor systems play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of grain within the bins. In this article, we will delve into the workings of various conveyor …

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Environmental Sensors & Controls for Poultry Houses

JR Venegas — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:24:11 +0000

Ventilation can sometimes challenge even the best poultry growers. However, it is necessary to maintain both air quality and litter (a mixture of poultry excreta, spilled feed, feathers, and material used as bedding) conditions. Dwyer offers the latest sensor and control technology to help maintain proper environments. By choosing reliable, repeatable, and sustainable solutions, it’s …

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Air Pressure Solutions for Seeding/Planting Machines

JR Venegas — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:57:10 +0000

Since the 1950’s, the pneumatic air seeder/planter has been used as the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective method of planting a variety of seeds. Moreover, having accurate and dependable controls are a key component to running the correct vacuum pressure for these seeding machines. Here’s how it works: using a high capacity fan, a vacuum …

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Temperature and Relative Humidity in Greenhouses and Cannabis Production

JR Venegas — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:47:18 +0000

There’s a saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and this is no different with your sensors and controls of the greenhouse/indoor farming equipment that you use and rely upon everyday. Similar to any controlled environment, it is vital to monitor and proactively interpret the pressure, temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide …

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