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For Immediate Release
Cardinal Agriculture Services Named Illinois Distributor for the AutoProbe Automated Soil Sampler
Phoenix, AZ; Little Rock, AR and Freeburg, IL, (AgPR), Feb., 23, 2015 -- AutoProbe Technologies, LLC, manufacturers of the AutoProbe automated soil sampler name Cardinal Agriculture Services, Freeburg, IL, the Southern Illinois AutoProbe Distributor. Ben Elliott, President and CEO of Cardinal Agriculture Services says, "The AutoProbe sets a new standard for taking soil samples. It's state-of the art technology. It's sophisticated soil sampling made easy.
"We're excited to be the first in the state of Illinois to sell and service AutoProbes," Elliott says. "We'll provide either service using the AutoProbe or machines, parts, training and service support." Orders are being taken now for Spring sampling services and Fall service and AutoProbe machine delivery.
Jeff Burton, President, AutoProbe Technologies, LLC says, "Everything begins with the soil. And, all cropping decisions from nutrients to seed are determined by the soil test analysis. Sophisticated soil sampling offered by the AutoProbe insures more cores per sample. It's just common sense the more cores you include per sample, the better quality results achieved.
"We're excited about our relationship with Cardinal Agriculture Services" Burton continues. "Their team offers what today's growers need to compete in a market with thinner margins. Their combination of breakthrough soil management practices and the ability to write insurance policies with precision data input represents where the entire market is going. AutoProbe Technologies is honored to be represented by this team in the Southern Illinois market and beyond."
About Cardinal Agriculture Services
Cardinal Agriculture Services, Freeburg, IL, is owned by soil and plant nutrition consultants Ben Elliott and Andy Rynski.
Elliott, President and CEO of Cardinal Agriculture Services, has worked in the chemical formulating and research fields for the past 10 years, providing consultation services both nationally and internationally. He specializes in intensive management for growers adopting new practices based on biological aspects of decision making, data management and systems integration. He has also served as an advisor to chemical distributors, retailers and agronomists where soil microbiology is the main focus of his research and services.
Elliott has a BS in Agricultural Business from the University of Tennessee and a Masters Degree in Biology from Bethel University. He has worked with growers in 40 states and six international locations covering more than 50 crops for commercial production.
Rynski, co-owner of Cardinal Agriculture Services, attended Rend Lake College and was an independent pork producer before he transitioned to working as a site manager for Maschoff Pork Farms. He spent 10 years as a manager for a sow unit and finisher, then spent the next three years with John Deere as a service manager where he was educated on precision-ag and equipment for a six- store dealer network. It was then that Rynski transitioned into crop and livestock insurance where he specializes in livestock operations, precision policies and risk management.
For more information about Cardinal Agriculture Services, call 618-973-3928 or email cardinalagsvc@gmail.com.
About AutoProbe Technologies, LLC
Grower Inspired. Third generation Arkansas farmer Jim Burton pulled soil samples manually on his family's farm and never cared much for the time consuming, labor intensive work. He knew there had to be a better way to collect quality soil data. With a degree in Agricultural Engineering and 35 years of day-to-day farming experience, Burton set out to find a better way to collect high quality soil data.
Born in the Delta. His first prototype, named Opel, was completed in 2002. He spent the next six years refining and carefully adjusting the design and in 2008 the AutoProbe was given top new product honors at the World Ag Expo.The following Fall, AutoProbe was put to test in the Mississippi Delta from the Missouri down through southern Louisiana collecting thousands of cores and impressing soil labs at every stop.
Development continued in the Midwest. Soon AutoProbe™ had attracted industry attention from the largest of Ag Retailers, Seed Companies and Equipment Dealers with all offering AutoProbe™ soil collection as an integral component of their branded precision programs. Since 2008 nearly a million acres have been sampled for growers in 24 different states. AutoProbe continues to grow its distribution channels and in satisfied customers with the most sophisticated soil sample ever collected.
Now AutoProbe™ is available for purchase. For more information about AutoProbe, LLC visit www.AutoProbe.ag.
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Company Contacts:
Jeff Burton, AutoProbe Technologies, LLC, (501) 551-7999 or Ben Elliott, Cardinal Agriculture Services, 618-973-3928, to view the machine or to schedule an interview.
Media Contact:
Warren E. Clark
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