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From climate-smart practices to cutting-edge agri-tech, our blog shares expert knowledge, real-world case studies, and inspiration from the fields.


Why Waiting on Tissue Test Results Costs You Yield (and What You Can Do Instead)
Waiting days or weeks for tissue test results can mean missed opportunities and lost yield. Crops change fast, and late data often leads to late or skipped decisions. Real value comes from seeing nutrient trends while the crop is still growing, so small adjustments can be made before problems turn into yield loss.

Alexa Campbell
Feb 62 min read


Top Mistakes Growers Make with Tissue Sampling (and How to Avoid Them)
Tissue sampling is a powerful way to understand crop nutrition, but only if it’s done right. Too often, results arrive too late, lack consistency, or don’t translate into action. In this blog, we break down the most common mistakes growers make when tissue sampling and how to avoid them, plus how tools like the Picketa LENS can make sampling faster, more reliable, and more useful for real-time decision making.

Picketa Systems
Nov 7, 20253 min read


How Ag Retailers Can Stand Out with Real-Time Plant Data
Stand out as an independent ag retailer by offering real-time plant data. Tools like the Picketa LENS give nutrient insights in minutes, helping growers make faster, smarter decisions. Build trust, strengthen relationships, and show you’re more than a supplier.

Picketa Systems
Oct 3, 20253 min read


Stop Spraying Blindly: The Case for Real-Time Plant Analysis in Modern Farming
Stop guessing and start farming with clarity. Real-time plant analysis gives growers instant insight into crop nutrition, helping you make smarter decisions on fertilization, spraying, and nutrient management. Learn how tools like the LENS can replace guesswork with data and make every acre more productive.

Alexa Campbell
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Farmers Don't Need More Data — They Need Answers: The Power of Actionable Farm Data
Farmers don’t need more charts or PDFs. They need clear answers they can act on. While most agronomic data goes unused, the LENS gives instant, field-specific insights right when they’re needed.

Xavier Hébert-Couturier
Jul 7, 20257 min read


What Is the LENS? And Why More Growers Are Adding It to Their Toolkit
If you've spent any time thinking about how to grow better crops with fewer surprises, you've probably run into the challenge of managing...

Alexa Campbell
May 14, 20253 min read


Picketa Systems Launches Canola Pilot with Cargill, Bringing Real-Time Tissue Analysis to Prairie Farmers
Picketa Systems partners with Cargill to bring real-time canola tissue analysis to Prairie farmers, helping optimize nutrient management.

Picketa Systems
Mar 10, 20255 min read


Four Years of Real-Time Insights: Reflecting on Picketa’s Biggest Year Yet
Picketa celebrates 4 years of innovation! In 2024, the LENS scanned 7,635 samples across 144,700 acres. See what’s next for 2025!

Alexa Campbell
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Ask the Plants – How to Implement Tissue Sampling for Better Crop Yields
Learn how to implement tissue sampling effectively to boost crop yields with insights from agronomists & real-time data.

Picketa Systems
Oct 18, 20244 min read


How Technology is Revolutionizing Fertilizer Use for Sustainable Farming
Celebrate Global Fertilizer Day with smarter, more sustainable agriculture! Learn how Picketa’s LENS optimizes fertilizer use.

Alexa Campbell
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Top Agriculture Books to Enhance Your Farming Knowledge – It’s National Read a Book Day!
Discover the top agriculture books to boost your knowledge on farming, soil health, and sustainable practices. Perfect reads for farmers!

Alexa Campbell
Sep 5, 20244 min read


Introducing Custom Critical Levels – A New Way to Elevate Your Fertilizer Strategy
Introducing Custom Critical Levels: A new LENS feature that empowers agronomists to customize nutrient management for optimized crop health.

Picketa Systems
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Introducing the New Dashboard Feature on Picketa Fieldbook: Stay Ahead with Real-Time Analysis
At Picketa Systems, we understand the importance of timely and accurate data for agronomists and growers. That’s why we are thrilled to...

Alexa Campbell
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Picketa Systems’ LENS Expands into 13 US States with Precise Crop Management Strategy for Potato and Corn
Picketa LENS expands into 13 US states, transforming potato and corn crop management with real-time nutrient analysis and precision ag-tech.

Picketa Systems
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Innovations in Fertilizer Management : How Technology is Making a Difference
Tech is transforming fertilizer management with Picketa's LENS, offering real-time nutrient analysis for better yields and sustainability.

Alexa Campbell
Jun 3, 20244 min read


From Insight to Impact: Leveraging Plant Nutrient Tests to Enhance Fertilizer Sales
When it comes to selling fertilizer, sometimes you need to offer more than just products – it’s also about delivering solutions that...

Alexa Campbell
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Navigating Unpredictable Growing Seasons: Leveraging the Picketa LENS for Optimal Nutrient Management
Leverage the Picketa LENS for precise nutrient management amidst unpredictable growing seasons. Optimize crop health and yield potential.

Alexa Campbell
Mar 25, 20243 min read


The Future of Plant Tissue Analysis: How Agronomists Can Stay Ahead with Picketa LENS Technology
When it comes to agriculture, staying ahead is not just a goal; it's a necessity. More than ever agronomists find themselves at the...

Alexa Campbell
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Agronomists Unlock Instant Crop Nutrient Insights with Debut of Picketa LENS in 2023 Growing Season
After positive response from potato industry, Picketa is expanding to corn In 2023, we introduced the Leaf-Evaluated-Nutrient-System...

Alexa Campbell
Dec 19, 20234 min read


2024's Top Agricultural and Potato Conferences and Events: A Guide to Must-Attend Events
As we step into the new year, the agricultural landscape is ripe with opportunities to delve into the latest advancements, connect with...

Alexa Campbell
Dec 6, 20236 min read
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