Friday, April 3, 2026

moisture sensors

Clemson research finds soil moisture sensors can increase farmer’s net income

A Clemson University irrigation specialist has found using soil moisture sensors in fields can increase average net income by almost 20%. Jose Payero, assistant professor and irrigation specialist housed at the Edisto Research and Education Center, is conducting on-farm trials...

UArk to host virtual soil moisture sensor school Feb. 16-17

Arkansas crop producers who want to get better control of their water use during the 2021 growing season will have several opportunities through a two-day soil health school. The Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division...

MSU hosts virtual soil moisture monitor showcase

Row-crop growers and consultants now have an online resource for objective information on soil moisture monitoring systems. The Mississippi State University Extension Service and the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research have jointly launched a virtual showcase of 11 soil...

While it’s rainy, take some time to do maintenance on Watermark sensors

• By Drew Gholson and Dan Roach • Here it is almost late March and wet again. We noticed some field work and corn planting south of Highway 82 yesterday. I’m sure irrigation is the last thing on most folks'...

Plan to attend an upcoming Arkansas irrigation school

Arkansas crop producers who want to get better control of their water use during the 2020 growing season will have several opportunities through a series of irrigation and water management schools. Chris Henry, associate professor and water management engineer for...

Hot off the press! Mississippi Soybean Irrigation Guide

The Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board recently published a soybean irrigation guide to help growers improve their irrigation efficiency while at the same time boosting their profitability. The irrigation guide is a partner publication to the board's disease and insect scouting guides. The...

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