b'PARTNER CONTENTSEED TREATER TECHNOLOGY 101:WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN EQUIPMENTQ&A with Andy Renyer, USC Co-Founder and Co-Owner. As we face many unknowns in the future, one thing is certain: seed willto mid-range operations. LIW method streamlines some steps, improves be treated, planted and harvested throughout the seasons. And as farthe footprint of the overall system, and adjusts to the actual weight during as treating is concerned, each operation is uniquecatering to specificeach run.budgets, footprints, applications and recipes, and of course, equipment to bring it all together. Most of our customers utilize LIW when their operation is expanding to a bulk site or consolidating smaller sites. The Weigh Belt is most accurate Whether youre just starting out or a seasoned pro, looking to expand orand generally used in high- capacity or commercial facilities. Weve also consolidate facilities, determining what you need and where to start canbeen seeing the consolidation of smaller facilities into one, primary super be overwhelming. We sat down with Andy Renyer, co-founder and co- site. For these instances, we suggest including USCs Tri-Flo system owner of USC, to discuss the most important considerations for your seedwhich continually treats more than 2,500 lbs/min and the industrys pre-treating facility, and why the new LPX Lite is the perfect solution as theferred method.industrys economic landscape begins to shift.Q: How did the LPX Lite come to life, and why is it preferred during this Q: What are some key factors to consider when upgrading a treatingunprecedented time in the industrys history?system? A: For more than 20 years, weve prided ourselves on keeping a close A: If customers are asking for additional treatments, needing to increasepulse on end user needs and staying ahead of market trends to adapt to capacity, or are looking for a more automated process youre probablychanging timesthis is no different. We know seed treating facilities are ready to upgrade. USC offers our customers multiple ways to upgradecontinually adapting as well. The LPX Lite combines accurate automa-equipment and automation through kits, packages and configurabletion and application with efficient user experience to exceed expecta-models so youre only investing in what your operation needs to growtionsall at an incredible value. It utilizes the latest in industrial software more successfully. Make sure to ask yourself how many units per day youlland hardware solutions to collect and analyze live data to make accurate treat, how many varieties do your customers requirewith todays quicklyadjustments, boasts the Start Wizard to simplify information into a quick changing seed genetics, its important to consider carefully before expand- access format reducing pre-run time, and with automated start, run and ing your operation to a bulk site, for example. end sequences, runs are highly repetitive, eliminating the opportunity for mistakes.Q: There are many ways to meter seedwhich is most accurate, andIncludes USCs patented stainless-steel atomizer chamber.which is best for different-sized operations? Supports up to 500 customers, seed/chemistry profiles and recipes.A: There are three metering options: Seed Wheel, Loss in Weight (LIW)Saves up to 5,000 reports viewable on-screen or downloadable.and Weigh Belt. Ninety percent of the industry uses the Seed WheelitsAutomates up to four volumetric metering pump stands.simple, tried and true, works for most applications and the majority of low-Automates seed metering wheel or LIW gate.Features a 10 touchscreen.Can be controlled remotely via mobile device. ncreased flexibility for auxiliary devices with two sets of independent Icontrols.Unmatched value: at least $20,000 less than competition.Q: What direction do you see seed treating technology heading, and whats the biggest piece of advice you can give those considering new equipment or upgrading?A: I definitely think automation, simplicity of use and equipment that cus-tomizes to each site are the most important things I hear from customers every day, and believe me we consider the feedback with every product we build! My biggest piece of advice would be to make sure youre getting what you need, and not purchasing more equipment than your operation can handle. We promise to provide exactly what you needwith multiple treater, pump stand, conveyor and hopper options to best fit your opera-tion and the future it holds. If youre purchasing or upgrading your seed treating equipment, check out USCs full line and get the most return on your investment!JUNE 2020SEEDWORLD.COM /87'