Case Study: Samuel Farms reduces spray applications by 50% with Ceres Imaging

Samuel Farms cuts spray applications by 50% with Ceres Imaging

Samuel Farms, a family-owned farm in California's San Joaquin Valley, struggled to proactively control mite flare-ups in their cherry crop. With limited scouting information from their PCA during the summer, owner Jake Samuel often resorted to spraying entire blocks as a preventative measure. He wondered if Ceres Imaging's aerial imagery service, which he already used for irrigation, could also help detect pests earlier.

By reviewing Ceres Imaging's historical imagery, Samuel discovered that mite stress was visible weeks before it was spotted on the ground. He now uses more frequent Ceres Imaging flights to identify problems early. This allows for targeted, precision spraying instead of blanket applications. As a result, Samuel Farms achieved a 50% reduction in spray applications, significantly cutting costs.

Samuel Farms