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WWW.POTATOGROWER.COM 15 Maximizing Potato Yield Starts at Planting For more information visit greentronics.com or contact us at 519-669-4698 As a leader in precision agriculture systems we off er unique solutions specifi cally designed with the root and vegetable producer in mind. We can give you the harvest details with a yield monitor RiteDepth - Automatic Depth Controller Sonar Sensor Technology For More Uniform Planting Depth • Uniform seeding depth is important to achieve uniform emergence which will in turn help with timing and effi cacy of spray & fertilizer applications. • Sonar sensors improve uniformity while reducing the need for frequent adjustments. • Sonar sensors are small, out of the way, allowing a clear view of the planter and cause no obstruction to stubble and trash from previous crops. 1964-10Greentronics12h.indd 1 10/11/18 2:33 PM Wilbur-Ellis Names Ripato as Agribusiness President Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC, a recognized leader in the marketing and distribution of crop protection, seed and nutritional products, as well as precision agriculture technology, has announced that starting Nov. 1, Mark Ripato will take over as its agribusiness division president. For the past three years, Ripato has served as the CEO and president of Tenkoz, a leading agricultural buying group of which Wilbur-Ellis is the largest retail member, based in Alpharetta, Ga. Ripato will be based out of Wilbur- Ellis's agribusiness headquarters in Denver. Brewer to Retire from OPC Bill Brewer, who has served for 13 years as the president and CEO of the Oregon Potato Commission, has announced his retirement. His last day in his role with the OPC will be June 30, 2019. "OPC has allowed me to be involved with the potato industry and growers from around the U.S.," says Brewer. "I have enjoyed it all and hope I have represented Oregon potato growers well. My time with OPC has allowed me to work with Oregon State University, the Department of Agriculture, and legislators and agencies in both Oregon and Washington, D.C. I wish to thank all the potato growers of Oregon for this experience." The Irrigation Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 scholarship program. The annual program was created in an effort to promote careers in irrigation by providing meaningful financial support for the education of worthy scholarship candidates. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, are awarded based on candidates' letter of intent, financial need, resume, list of irrigation courses and letters of reference. Scholarship applications are due by Feb. 15, 2019, with notification to award winners by April 1, 2019. To review all program requirements and the application process, visit www.irrigation.org/scholarships. Bill Brewer Irrigation Foundation Offering Scholarships Mark Ripato