What LeafTech Ag does

LeafTech Ag, Inc. is a Pendleton, Indiana-based agricultural technology company that has built a handheld, smartphone-connected plant tissue scanner capable of delivering real-time nutrient analysis directly from a leaf in 3-5 minutes. The device uses an integrated dynamic bed to ensure consistent leaf contact, claims less than 0.75% unit-to-unit variance, and performs non-destructive sampling so a single field can be tested repeatedly across the growing season. Each scan is geolocated, enabling site-specific mapping of nutrient status across a field rather than relying on averaged or single-sample lab results.

The scanner analyzes a broad panel of nutrients including Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur, Zinc, Copper, Boron, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, leaf water content, and beta nutrients, and integrates with FieldAlytics crop management software to auto-generate nutrient prescriptions and application maps within roughly 30 minutes. LeafTech Ag markets the device as a tool for the 4R nutrient stewardship framework (Right Source, Right Time, Right Rate, Right Place), positioning it against traditional multi-day lab tissue testing. Target users are row crop and specialty crop farmers alongside agricultural retailers and advisors who embed the scanner into their recommendation and service offerings.

The company operates on a seasonal subscription model with two tiers sized to different operation scales, bundling the scanner hardware, software, updates, one-on-one training, and ongoing support. Distribution is sales-led and direct-to-grower, supplemented by ag-retail and agronomist channel partners such as ForeFront Ag and Meristem Ag, with marketing concentrated on the company website, customer testimonials, and agricultural trade events. The company is privately held and family-owned, founded in 2020, and operates with a small team of 1-10 employees.

Name

LeafTech Ag

Legal name

LeafTech Ag, Inc.

Website

https://leaftechag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LeafTech Ag provides a handheld, smartphone-connected plant tissue scanner that delivers real-time, non-destructive nutrient analysis to farmers and agricultural advisors. The device operates under a seasonal subscription model, serving row crop and specialty crop growers across multiple US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Agriculture Hardware

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Decision Support & Agronomic Modeling (Yield, Irrigation, Pest/Disease Forecasting) (AFAAAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nutrient Management Planning & Fertility Programs (AFACABAB)

Keywords

• Precision agriculture technology
• Plant tissue analysis
• Crop nutrient management
• Real-time nutrient scanning
• Agriculture hardware software

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Seasonal Scanner Subscription: The company operates on a seasonal subscription model for its portable scanner device and software platform. Subscribers receive ongoing access to the latest scanner technology, software updates, and support services throughout the growing season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LeafTech Ag sells a handheld, smartphone-connected plant tissue scanner that performs real-time, non-destructive nutrient analysis on plant leaves in 3–5 minutes, with results exportable to crop management software for automated fertilizer prescriptions. The product is delivered via a seasonal subscription model with two tiers sized to different operation scales, supported by one-on-one training and ongoing phone support.

Product overview

LeafTech Ag offers a single unified product combining hardware and software: the Leaftech Ag Scanner, a handheld plant tissue analysis device paired with a smartphone app. The scanner performs real-time, non-destructive nutrient analysis directly from plant leaves, delivering results within 3-5 minutes. Data can be exported to crop management software or used to generate application maps. The company operates on a seasonal subscription model. No additional modules, add-ons, or separate product tiers are described.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leaftech Ag Scanner A handheld plant tissue scanner that connects to a smartphone via a provided waterproof case and pairs with the Leaftech Ag mobile app to perform real-time, non-destructive nutrient analysis on plant leaves in 3–5 minutes. A full scan takes 5–10 seconds with less than 0.75% unit-to-unit variance, supports unlimited scans across 30+ crops throughout the growing season, and exports data to crop management software (e.g., FieldAlytics) for automated nutrient prescriptions and application maps. Delivered to row crop farmers, specialty crop growers, and agricultural retailers/advisors via a seasonal subscription.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% reduction in plant stress
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FieldAlyticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFieldAlytics is integrated with Leaftech Ag's scanner platform. The integration allows seamless import of nutrient data into FieldAlytics crop management software, which automatically prescribes necessary nutrients and generates application maps for precise nutrient management. This workflow enables users to go from scan to actionable application guidance within 30 minutes of data collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arable: Arable builds in-field crop sensing and analytics hardware/software for real-time, site-specific agronomic decisions. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a precision-ag sensor business targeting nutrient and crop monitoring with a recurring subscription model and farmer-friendly data outputs.
• Semios: Semios delivers precision agriculture solutions combining field sensors, climate data, and analytics for crop and pest management. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a sensor-driven, subscription precision ag platform serving growers with real-time, site-specific decision support.
• Taranis: Taranis provides AI-powered aerial scouting and field-level crop intelligence for ag retailers and growers. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a precision agriculture analytics platform that turns in-field observations into actionable, site-specific recommendations for nutrient and crop management.
• Waypoint Analytical: Waypoint Analytical is a commercial agricultural testing laboratory providing plant tissue, soil, and water analysis. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a competing provider of plant nutrient data to growers and ag retailers, though Waypoint operates a centralized lab model rather than an in-field scanner.

Broad incumbents

• Granular (Corteva): Granular is a farm management software business serving row crop operations with planning, agronomy, and financial tools. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a destination for crop and nutrient data, and as a channel through which scanner-generated insights could be operationalized at scale.
• John Deere Operations Center: John Deere Operations Center aggregates machine, agronomic, and prescription data across large equipment fleets. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as an incumbent farm data platform that increasingly embeds nutrient and crop monitoring capabilities and could either compete with or integrate LeafTech Ag's measurement layer.
• Farmers Edge: Farmers Edge provides a broad digital agronomy and farm management platform combining field data, imaging, and prescription tools. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a competing source of in-season nutrient and crop insights, though Farmers Edge spans a much wider data footprint and subscription offering.
• Climate FieldView (Bayer): Climate FieldView is a broad digital agriculture platform offering field data collection, imagery, and prescription generation for row crop farmers. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as an incumbent destination for nutrient management decisions and a potential integration or competitive channel for LeafTech Ag's scanner data.
• Trimble Agriculture: Trimble Agriculture provides a broad portfolio of precision agriculture hardware and software, including guidance, application control, and farm management. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a competitor/partner for site-specific nutrient management and as a possible channel through which scanner data could be operationalized in application maps.

Emerging players

• Agrio: Agrio offers plant disease identification and crop management via smartphone-based imaging and AI. It is comparable to LeafTech Ag as a smartphone-first, in-field decision support tool for farmers, though Agrio leans on image-based diagnostics rather than direct tissue nutrient measurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leaftech-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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