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2024 Trade Shows

Show Date Place Booth
World Ago Expo Feb. 13 - 15 Tulare, CA 2428
OTC Offshore Technology Conference May 6 - 9 Houston, TX
American Society of Agronomy Meeting Nov. 10 - 13 San Antonio, TX
Irrigation Show Nov. 29 - 30 San Antonio, TX
International WorkBoat Show Nov. 12 New Orleans, LA

April 2023

Digi International Announces 2023 Green Tech Customer Innovation Award Winners.
Dynamax wins the award for Smart Agriculture!

Read story below:
Dynamax SapIP Optimizes Health and Growth of Irrigation-Sensitive Crops

 


November 2021

Find out how Delta-T Devices have been working closely with prestigious research institute NIAB EMR (in East Malling, Kent, UK) to create state-of-the-art smart irrigation systems. 

The video explores NIAB EMR's WET (Water Efficient Technologies) Centre facility, and hears from Dr Mark Else (NIAB EMR's Head of Crop Science) on the subject of optimising resource use efficiency in soft fruit production.
The Wet Centre features an integrated portfolio of cutting-edge irrigation technologies designed to improve water use efficiency and productivity in commercial horticulture.

Specialising in the cultivation of soft fruit, the WET Centre brings together leading researchers, sensor suppliers and irrigation equipment specialists to demonstrate irrigation best practice on a commercial scale.

The centre offers one-to-one expert technical advice and training workshops – presenting advanced and proven solutions to reduce costs, reduce negative environmental impact, and achieve industry leading yields and financial returns.


November 2021

We want to thank you for participating in the Dynamax presentation and sap flow training session. There were many important details covered like clean up, equipment checks, testing and so much more. In case you missed a part we would like for you to have a copy of the video. Here’s an installation video you can bookmark, share, or watch again at any time:

For this upcoming season, our Dynamax experts are working hard to bring you relevant content. Register so that you do not miss our next webinar!  
We will also be sending technical links, sap flow tips by newsletter, and a blog link.


August 2021

'Smart orchard' technology gets a test monitoring Honeycrisp apples in Grandview
DONALD W. MEYERS Yakima Herald-Republic


GRANDVIEW — Older orchardists — the “green thumbs,” as Grandview grower Gilbert Plath calls them — could tell the state of their orchards by just looking around.
“(They) know how to go out and read the orchard to the point where they don’t need sensors,” said Plath, a fourth-generation grower. They can look at orchard blocks, kick the dirt and have an idea of what’s needed to ensure a good harvest, he said.


But a 16.1-acre block of Washington Fruit’s Grandview Ranch has been turned into a “smart orchard,” where various technologies monitor how the Honeycrisp apples are growing and which parts of Plath’s block need more water or fertilizer... MORE


November 2020

We know things looked a bit different this year regarding trade shows but were still excited to visit virtually with everyone at the ASA Meeting this year. Dynamax and Delta-T Devices had a virtual booth available for attendees to visit and chat with a Dynamax rep, watch our videos, and download literature for our products and services. In case you missed the show below are presentations that Dynamax staff presented during our Round Table Meetings. Click below to see the PDF Presentations,

Introduction to Sap Flow - Hosted by Dynamax President Mike van Bavel

Agrisensors.Net Overview monitoring Sap Flow, Soil Moisture, and Weather - Hosted by Dynamax President Mike van Bavel

Utilizing Wireless Infrared Temperature Sensor Technology in Agriculture - Hosted by Application Scientist Dylan Karns

The Benefits of Thermal Dissipation Probes for Estimating Tree Water Use - Hosted by Application Scientist Dylan Karns

International Projects  & Market Trends - Hosted by International Sales Rep. Melissa Paris

Dynamax products used in the Cannabis industry - Hosted by Dynamax President Mike van Bavel


July 2020

USDA-ARS VRI SCADA management project named 2020 IA Vanguard Award recipient

The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service Sensor-Based VRI SCADA Management project has been named the recipient of the 2020 Vanguard Award. The IA’s Vanguard Award honors an innovative project in the irrigation industry executed by a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other group entities. Projects chosen for this award exemplify the IA’s mission of promoting efficient irrigation... MORE


February 2020

Delta-T Devices’s SPN1 Sunshine Pyranometer is amongst instruments being used on a one-year long expedition to the Central Arctic. This major research project, titled MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) is closely analyzing the Arctic (as the epicenter of global warming) in order to gain fundamental insights about the nature of global climate change.

Over 500 hundred scientists from 20 countries are involved in the expedition, which is focused around a research icebreaker ship operating close to the north pole for 12 consecutive months. The meteorological and environmental data gathered is expected to provide scientists with critical new information regarding global warming.

The SPN1 Sunshine Pyranometer is being deployed by the expedition team (as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) IceRad system) to measure global and diffuse solar radiation alongside sunshine hours. The SPN1 offers an internally heated, compact and highly rugged solar measurement solution. It is ideal for use in extreme environments as it features no moving parts and requires no adjustment during use.

Delta-T Devices Sales Manager David Frew said,

“The SPN1 Pyranometer is being adopted by some of the most prestigious research teams in the world, and we are very proud that our equipment is part of such an important research project as MOSAiC. Delta-T Devices has a particularly strong interest in assisting scientists to investigate climate change and food security issues, so MOSAiC aligns closely to our own concerns and goals. I believe that the SPN1’s inclusion in this expedition reflects the confidence that the global research community has in Delta-T Devices instruments.”

Expedition photo with brightly lit icebreaker ship “Polarstern” in the background. The SPN1 Sunshine Pyranometer is circled in yellow.


Press Release

Dynamax to supply Plumecast to the US, Mexico, Canada and South America

Met Engineering Ltd (MetEngUK) is proud to announce that Dynamax Inc. based in Houston, Texas has been granted exclusive rights to sell Plumecast in the US, and rights to sell in the rest of North and South America.

Dynamax Inc. is a global leader in the production and integration of environmental monitoring instrumentation. They have great expertise in installing and maintaining environmental monitoring systems and are perfectly placed to supply and install Plumecast systems.

Plumecast is a unique, state-of-the-art system for providing instant information on areas at risk from airborne toxic plumes. It is a powerful decision aid for emergency services, government agencies and anyone dealing with toxic releases in the atmosphere, and will integrate well with Dynamax systems.

Brian Mott, Managing Director of Met Engineering said: “We are delighted to have established this relationship, and we look forward to many years of cooperation with 
Dynamax Inc.”


January 2019

 

   

Dynamax, Inc. is also pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Contreras in Ag Biotech Development in Yakima, Washington and covering the entire Pacific Northwest region. In partnership with our distributor, Washington Tractor, he is there to assist with your irrigation scheduling, sap flow, soil moisture, and weather monitoring needs. You can contact Steven by calling (505) 859-0381 or emailing:
Steven.Contreras@dynamax.com


June 2018

Click more to watch a Webinar featuring Dynamax President Mike van Bavel being interviewed and talking about soil-plant-water relations. 

New Tools to Improve Irrigation Management, Plant Health, and Water-Use Efficiency 
Cutting-edge chemistry for optimizing soil-plant-water relations


Water management is one of the biggest challenges facing the agricultural industry, especially in regions where water supplies are limited by source or community environmental restrictions. Soil surfactants and amendments have traditionally been limited by inconvenient handling and application requirements. This webinar explores a new advance in chemistry that uses existing irrigation equipment to improve the precision of delivery while increasing water holding capacity for many soil types... MORE


Heat therapy makes citrus trees recover from greening

Dynamax sap flow sensors were used on citrus during treatment of the greening disease using steam.. MORE


March 2018

Turning Up the Heat on Citrus Greening
by David A. Brown

It’s like a sauna for citrus, but this is no luxury – and neither is time – for Florida growers. An innovative new approach to the long-standing plague of citrus greening employs steam to treat trees infected with the crop-wasting bacteria... MORE


January 2018

Innovate to irrigate: 19 innovations to increase food production without draining the earth
Submitted by Brittany Scalise

Whenever you bite into a piece of food, do you think about where it comes from? How did it get from the ground to your table? Who are the farmers and entrepreneurs who cultivated and sourced it? It’s strange to think that this doesn’t cross our minds more often... MORE


May 2017

10th International Sap Flow Conference 2017
Fullerton, CA

Dynamax was proud to be a Gold Sponsor at this year’s International Sap Flow Conference held at the Arboretum in Fullerton, California. This is the first time the sap flow conference was held in the United States. The conference is sponsored by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).

Conference attendees came from around the world and consisted mostly of researchers who focus on plant water use, sap flow, irrigation, plant transpiration, and the underlying biology and physics of sap flow. Numerous applications of sap flow sensors and systems were discussed, and examples of sap flow sensor use in orchards, landscaping, agricultural crops, and forest plantations were presented.

A Wireless Sap Flow System for Irrigation Stress Monitoring on Almond
Mike van Bavel of Dynamax gave a presentation concerning the use of sap flow sensors to schedule irrigation in an almond orchard at Fresno State University. A method for extrapolating branch sap flow rates to give an average whole tree water use estimate was discussed. The whole tree water use data was compared to ET from a local weather station and a Stress Factor was produced. The presentation covered how the average tree water use and the Stress Factor were used to schedule irrigation, manage plant stress, and conserve water. The sap flow data was compared to stem water potential determined by using a pressure bomb. Results indicated that pressure bomb data was no longer required and that it correlated very well to the sap flow data.

Poster Presentations (click titles below for a PDF version)


May 2016

New Logo Announcement

We are proud to announce the launch of a new company logo as part of the evolution of our company brand.

In 2013, Dynamax hit an exciting milestone with being in business for 25 years. With the success we’ve achieved in twenty five years of operation, we are looking ahead and planning for the next twenty five.

It is the perfect time to evaluate our company’s brand and logo to ensure it was in sync with who we are and where we are going. After careful consideration, we chose a new logo that represents our area of business with a more modern look. We are proud to announce the launch of the new logo as part of the ongoing evolution to our brand.

The task in the upcoming months will be to update all our brochures, manuals, business cards, etc. with our new logo.  We realize that changing a logo is a process that can involve many steps and take some time, so we will finalize it gradually.

If you have used the Dynamax logo in any of your marketing materials, please assist us in updating them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


February 2016

Crop Water Stress Conference Hosted by Dynamax

If you were unable to attend the event but are still interested in the information presented, please see the presentations linked below.

SPEAKERS
Mike McClung, Application Scientist, Dynamax, Inc.
 Almond Sap Flow Data and Irrigation 2015
Dick Jenkins, Delta-T Devices
 Precision Irrigation Control Using Soil Moisture Sensors and Data Loggers
Florence Cassel, PhD, Asst Prof, Fresno State
 Irrigation Efficiency, Uniformity, and Crop Response
Bill Green, Manager, CIT
 Increasing Irrigation Pump Efficiency
Robert Willmott, University Farm, Orchard Crops
 New Canopy Technology at Fresno State
Mike McClung, Application Scientist, Dynamax, Inc.
 Citrus Sap Flow Data and Irrigation 2015
Blake Sanden, Farm Advisor, Coop Extension
 Water Use of Pistachio and Salinity Effects

We were approved for 5 CEU's for Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) for the meeting.
Soil & Water Management- 3 hours
Crop Management- 2 hours

WHEN     Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PST) - Add to Calendar
WHERE   Center for Irrigation Technology - 5370 North Chestnut Ave Fresno, CA 93740
TIME       9:00 am - 3:00 pm
               Coffee and doughnuts at registration & Lunch provided
WHO       Farmers, growers, irrigation managers and designers, field personnel,
RSVP      Please get your ticket below, space is limited


April 2014

Dynamax demonstrated new Sap Flow sensors which readily monitor water consumption and water stress in almond trees

Mike van Bavel, Dynamax President, discussed the latest developments in water saving techniques with sap flow results at a test site on the FSU campus. "The plant health monitoring technique was quite comparable to having a blood pressure cuff on a persons arm at the doctor's office, for 24 hours a day", according to Mike. The sap sensor data tracked the water consumption continuously every day for 4 months in a test site, measuring stress when water was cut back, and quantified recovery after irrigation. Each day the results were transmitted wirelessly to a special web site that collected and analyzed the results. These sap flow sensors can be used on most crops and trees.

A record size audience of Almond growers and experts attended the Irrigation workshop sponsored by the Center for Irrigation Technology and PG&E Water Use Efficiency for the San Joaquin Valley Specialty Program. Since the event was overbooked, A webinar is planned for November, for those in the California central valley and elsewhere who were not able to attend.

New technology demonstrated by Dynamax showed how easily water stress and water consumed by Almond trees can be measured with new sap flow sensors. 

Links to the online news Articles:
Below you can read some press coverage of the event and hear audio of interviews done on site. 
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors by AGNet West.com
New Sap Sensor Installation by AGNet West.com
New Sap Sensors are Moveable by AGNet West.com


October 2014

PRESS RELEASE
Dynamax Opens Fresno Office

Dynamax Inc. of Houston, Texas, a provider of sap flow, soil moisture, and weather equipment for more than 25 years, has expanded by opening a new office in the Water, Energy and Technology Center on the campus of Fresno State University. It is our hope that the patented Dynamax sap flow sensors, which measure plant water use directly, can be used to help growers of California maximize their crop production while increasing water use efficiency.

Dynamax offers “real-time” plant water use monitoring for crops and trees using the SapIP system and sensors. Hourly water use and daily water use totals of sample plants are displayed and graphed on the AgriSensors webpage on the Internet. If daily water use declines over time, the amount of reduction can be used to measure drought stress, and irrigation can be applied accordingly. Plant water use, soil moisture or weather data can be collected and graphically displayed with the SapIP system. If weather data is collected, a Crop Water Stress Factor can be calculated and used to schedule irrigation.

Dynamax sap flow sensors work well on: Almond, Grape, Pear, Apple, Peach, Plum, Pistachio, Cherry, Citrus, Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Avocado, Hazelnut, Walnut, Pecan, Corn, Sunflower, Cotton, Soybeans, and many other crops.