Over the past 75 years Pan American Seed has grown to be an internationally renowned breeder and producer of seed-raised flowers and vegetables. Their innovative spirit has enabled them to grow and expand across the world.
With time, greenhouse controls require replacing as technologies and systems evolve to meet the ever changing needs of growers. A long-time user of the Argus Classic system, Pan American Seed was using a reliable yet aging greenhouse control system – putting them at risk of replacement parts not being available and triggering unexpected and potentially expensive down-time.
I appreciate the service and expertise provided by Argus on the execution of this important project. I have experience working with other greenhouse control systems, and Argus has the best equipment and service that the market can provide.
- Leandro Ripoli, Research Facility Manager
Solution
Since July 1994, Pan American has been a client of Argus Controls. As a long-standing controls partner, Argus reached out to Pan American Seeds about the risk obsolescence posed and provided options for upgrading their facility controls. The solution was to upgrade Pan American Seed to the latest Argus TITAN controls system.
Impact
The upgrade to Argus TITAN took place over the course of a year, where several enhancements were realized. Pan American Seed was able to implement:
Daily Light Integral (DLI logics) for marketing zones’ LED lights - improving crop scheduling and quality during varying weather conditions
Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) readings for plug rooting, with remote misting control to mitigate risks and ensure successful rooting
Computer-controlled lights and blackout shades, utilizing Argus weather station data for accurate day-length measurements during flower blooming
Integration of VPD readings across all zones, facilitating analysis of crop performance and nutrient intake relative to environmental humidity
Improved control of relative humidity based on precise measurements, reducing the likelihood of humidity-related diseases
