Precision Agricultural Thermal Imaging in Tulia, TX

Tulia anchors Swisher County's diverse agricultural economy: 200,000 acres of wheat, 150,000 cattle on feed, expanding dairy operations, and strategic grain storage facilities. The area's elevation (3,500 ft) and northern position create unique challenges—late spring freezes threaten wheat, summer heat stress impacts feedlots, and violent spring storms damage infrastructure. Thermal imaging detects wheat freeze damage for crop insurance, monitors cattle heat stress for death loss prevention, and identifies grain bin hot spots before spontaneous combustion.

Large feedlots near Tulia face significant heat stress challenges during summer heat waves. Thermal surveys can reveal inadequate shade distribution and malfunctioning sprinkler systems, with ground temperatures often reaching 145°F. Our imaging identifies cattle bunching patterns and creates heat maps showing critical zones. Proper shade sail placement and sprinkler optimization based on thermal data can reduce death losses by up to 75%, potentially saving hundreds of thousands in losses. A typical 25,000-head facility can be surveyed in 90 minutes versus days of ground observation.