Spectrum Technologies, Inc. - OnFarm

Spectrum Technologies manufactures and distributes affordable, leading-edge measurement information technology to the agricultural market throughout the world. Founded in 1987 by Mike Thurow, Spectrum Technologies is headquartered in Aurora, IL.

The Mission

Turning plant Measurements into Information for profitable Decisions. Our vision is to develop and market the most advanced plant measurement technology. Our goal is to be a valued partner of our customers’ research or production team.

The Technology

The company’s technology is focused on four (4) primary product groups. They include:

Weather & Environmental Monitoring

WatchDog Weather Stations
WatchDog Data Loggers
SpecWare Software
Nutrient Management Tools

SPAD 502 Chlorophyll Meter
FieldScout CM-1000 Chlorophyll Meter
Cardy Meters for pH, EC, NO3-, K+ and Na
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Tools

Fifteen Plant Disease Forecast Models (SpecWare software)
Insect Modeling Software (SpecWare software)
Degree-Day Recorders (WatchDog) and Software (SpecWare)
IPM Scope
Soil Moisture & Quality Measurement

FieldScout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Probe
FieldScout SC 900 Soil Compaction Meter
WaterScout SM 100 Soil Moisture Sensors
WatchDog Soil Moisture Data Loggers

Customer Base

Spectrum has over 15,000 customers in over 60 countries. Some of Spectrum’s customers include Pioneer Hi-Bred, Monsanto, Syngenta, USDA-ARS, Dow AgroSciences, Chiquita Brands, Dole, and all major universities. Growers, Ag consultants, and golf course superintendents are users of the company’s products.

Industry Future

With consumers demanding higher quality food and environmental conditions, the need for measurement and monitoring technology will continue to grow. In addition, the need to conserve resources such as soil and water will drive the need to more measurement information technology.

To learn more about Spectrum Technologies and their offerings, visit their website at http://www.specmeters.com/.