Agrology Offers New NEE Measurement System as Beta Program to Select U.S. Researchers
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Understanding ecosystem-scale carbon flux is essential to advancing global carbon cycle research. Agrology has achieved a major breakthrough with the development of the first scalable and affordable Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) Measurement System. To support its refinement and deployment, Agrology has launched a beta program for select U.S. researchers, which will continue throughout 2025.
“Agrology’s NEE System presents a critical advance for climate-smart agriculture, nature-based carbon mitigation, and ecosystem science, which all require continuous field-based measurements to track and integrate for spatial-temporal variation in carbon fluxes,” said Dr. Michael R. Schuppenhauer, Principal Investigator and Affiliate at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. “Direct measurement-based data on carbon flux dynamics enables climate action at farm-level and supports agriculture in transitioning to climate-smart practices.”
The NEE System enables insights into carbon flux dynamics, thus advancing climate-smart agriculture and nature-based solutions to climate change. Agrology addresses the limitations of traditional measurement technologies, making access to NEE data more affordable and scalable to accelerate climate-smart solutions globally.
“NEE is a vital metric for understanding in-field carbon dynamics,” said Dr. Francois Visser, CEO of Carbon Friendly. “By providing continuous, in-situ data on the carbon cycle and microclimate, Agrology provides growers with a revolutionary tool to manage and increase carbon accumulation in their soils. We are excited to see this technology advance and help our clients reduce uncertainty and improve their carbon farming.”
Traditional methods for calculating NEE rely on eddy covariance towers, which, while highly accurate, are expensive and impractical for large-scale commercial use. Agrology’s innovative NEE Measurement System features a compact, cost-effective device designed to overcome these barriers. The system underwent rigorous validation against eddy covariance towers across six diverse sites, demonstrating strong correlation between Agrology’s system and traditional methods. Researchers can explore these findings in Agrology’s released article, Cross-Validation of a Novel System for NEE Measurements.
“To make ecosystem-scale carbon flux measurement accessible and to empower broader adoption of nature-based climate solutions, we need tools that work in both scientific and commercial settings,” said Adam Koeppel, Co-Founder and CEO of Agrology. “Agrology’s NEE System provides a practical solution for monitoring and quantifying nature-based carbon removal at scale. We invite researchers to join us in advancing this transformative technology.”
The Agrology NEE System includes:
- Environmental Sensors: Devices measure air temperature, humidity, soil moisture, soil temperature, barometric pressure, and other factors influencing greenhouse gas fluxes.
- Soil CO? Flux Measurement: Chambers monitor CO? emissions from soil respiration.
- Concentration Gradient: Infrared sensors track CO? movement across the ground, canopy, and background.
- Machine Learning Model: In-field measurements feed into a machine learning model to calculate NEE.
Agrology cross-validated its ground-truth flux data against traditional flux towers across diverse ecosystems, cropping systems, and regions. This data enhanced the system’s machine learning models, confirming the reliability and accuracy of Agrology’s NEE calculations. The year-long study, conducted in spring and summer 2024, included six diverse U.S. sites: corn-rice rotation fields, forage corn fields, sustainable vineyards, and conventional almond orchards. Results showed strong alignment with eddy covariance towers, establishing Agrology’s ability to democratize carbon flux measurement and enhance monitoring of nature-based solutions. Researchers can explore these findings in Agrology’s released article, available here.
Beta Testing Now Open
Agrology invites researchers to apply to join the beta program for its NEE Measurement System, with plans for an international launch in spring 2025. Researchers interested in participating can apply here.
About Agrology
Agrology is a leading agricultural technology company, a National Science Foundation award recipient, and a Public Benefit Corporation. The company provides real-time data to help growers measure the ecological and agronomic impacts of regenerative and sustainable farming practices. Agrology monitors soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange (NEE), and microclimatic conditions. Growers use this data to link regenerative practices to verified greenhouse gas reductions and ecological benefits. Trusted by top growers, researchers, and global CPG brands, Agrology operates offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Salinas, California. Learn more at Agrology.ag.
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