Business Details
Real-Time Nutrient Management Solutions
Aquaspy has pioneered the world's first continuous in-ground monitoring system for nutrient use efficiency, revolutionizing agriculture through real-time data insights. Our technology delivers actionable readings on soil nutrients, moisture, salinity, and temperature, enabling growers to optimize fertilizer application and water management. With over a decade of field experience across 16 countries and 990,000 managed acres, we provide precision agriculture solutions that enhance farm profitability while reducing environmental impact.Our executive team combines deep expertise in IoT, agronomy, and global sales to drive innovation in soil intelligence. Backed by 38 billion data points and partnerships with leading agribusinesses, we deliver proven technology that transforms guesswork into data-driven decisions for row crops, specialty crops, and orchards worldwide.
Services
Soil Nutrient Monitoring
Nitrate Leaching Prevention
Water Use Efficiency
Crop Health Analytics
Precision Fertilization
Highlights and features
- We've completed a 400-site pilot across 21 crop types with leading agribusinesses
- Our technology combines nitrate, moisture, and oxygen monitoring in one system
- Proven expertise in IoT and wireless sensor development since 2012
- Executive team includes Inc. 500 CEOs and Fortune 500 veterans
- Backed by 38 billion data points from 990,000 managed acres
Services
Soil Nutrient Monitoring
Our continuous in-ground monitoring system measures nitrate (NO3-N PPM) and redox potential layer by layer. This real-time data helps growers optimize fertilizer application timing and quantities. By tracking nutrient movement alongside moisture and temperature, we enable precise agronomic decisions that reduce waste and improve crop yields.
Water Use Efficiency
Our technology tracks soil moisture levels and oxygen availability across different soil layers. This data helps farmers implement precise irrigation schedules that minimize water waste while maintaining optimal growing conditions. By correlating water movement with nutrient uptake, we help growers achieve maximum efficiency in both resource use and crop production.
Nitrate Leaching Prevention
Our real-time nitrate monitoring system identifies leaching risks by tracking nitrate movement through soil profiles. This enables proactive adjustments to fertilizer application rates and timing. By preventing excess nitrogen loss, we help growers reduce environmental impact while maintaining proper crop nutrition and maximizing return on fertilizer investments.
Crop Health Analytics
Our platform combines multi-layer soil data with crop-specific analytics to assess plant health continuously. By monitoring temperature, salinity, moisture, and nutrient levels simultaneously, we provide comprehensive insights into growing conditions. This enables early detection of stress factors and data-driven decisions to maintain optimal crop development throughout the growing season.
Precision Fertilization
Our system enables precise fertilizer application by showing real-time nutrient availability across different soil depths. Growers can adjust application rates based on actual crop needs rather than estimates. This approach reduces input costs while ensuring plants receive optimal nutrition at critical growth stages, improving both yield potential and environmental sustainability.
People
Bruce Moeller
CEO
Serial entrepreneur with Inc. 500 CEO recognition, Bruce has scaled multiple ventures across SaaS and information management. His global experience includes leadership roles at Mutoh America and Bell & Howell, with current focus on revolutionizing agriculture through continuous soil intelligence.
Rocky Fasanella
CFO
Experienced finance leader with expertise in financial planning and operations. Rocky has held executive roles at Honeywell and Robert Bosch, bringing deep knowledge of cash flow management and profit optimization to Aquaspy's financial strategy.
Peter Ellegard
Vice President of Engineering
Technology leader with 25+ years in wireless and IoT development. Peter previously led teams at Nokia and founded multiple startups, now applying his expertise to develop cutting-edge precision agriculture solutions at Aquaspy.
Steve Quindlen
Vice President of Sales
Global sales executive with experience scaling technology divisions. Steve previously founded and grew three DuPont startup divisions to over $50M in sales, now leading Aquaspy's market expansion and strategic partnerships in agricultural technology.
Kathleen Glass
VP of Marketing
Marketing innovator with 20+ years scaling SaaS and IoT solutions. Kathleen has launched category-defining technologies at FICO and Lytx, now driving Aquaspy's global marketing efforts to advance intelligent soil technology adoption in agriculture.
Questions
How does AquaSpy's technology improve nutrient management?
Our continuous in-ground sensors track nitrate movement, moisture, and oxygen levels in real time, showing growers exactly when and how much fertilizer to apply for optimal crop uptake.
What crops are compatible with AquaSpy's monitoring system?
Our technology works across 21 crop types including row crops (corn, soybeans), specialty crops (vegetables, fruits), silage crops, and permanent orchards like almonds and citrus.
How does the system help with water conservation?
By monitoring soil moisture layers and correlating with root activity, our system enables precise irrigation scheduling that reduces water waste while maintaining optimal growing conditions.
Can AquaSpy's system help with sustainability reporting?
Yes, our data provides verifiable metrics for nutrient use efficiency, reducing runoff, and improving carbon footprint calculations to support sustainability certifications and compliance reporting.
Is the technology suitable for dryland farming?
Our system optimizes nutrient applications based on expected precipitation patterns, helping dryland farmers maximize yield potential while minimizing input waste in water-limited conditions.
How is AquaSpy different from traditional soil testing?
Unlike periodic lab tests, our wireless sensors provide continuous real-time data on nitrate movement, moisture, and soil conditions without requiring manual sampling or field visits.
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