As artificial intelligence (AI), its infrastructure and footprint expand, researchers and technology companies are exploring ...

Every July, Smart Irrigation Month celebrates the benefits of efficient irrigation products, highlighting their positive economic and environmental impacts. One major component of gardening is ...

In episode 12 of Corn College TV season 2, head to the field with Farm Journal Associate Field Agronomist Missy Bauer. She shows how her crew is using a technology from Spectrum Technologies to ...

Soil moisture sensors save water by measuring the amount of moisture in plants’ active root zones, helping ensure that the right amount of irrigation water is added at the right time. It’s important ...

Deep in his almond grove, Madera County almond farmer Tom Rogers reviews his irrigation data on his tablet, next to a device measuring temperature and humidity. A soil moisture sensor, seen near ...

Using data from experiments on gardenia production, researchers determined and applied benefits/costs formulas for assessing profitability of sensor-based irrigation systems. Results showed that ...

In a recently published study, increased irrigation volume led to increased growth; plant height also increased with increasing water content threshold in all studies. Results of the experiments ...

It’s not infrequent that we see the combination of moisture sensors and water pumps to automate plant maintenance. Each one has a unique take on the idea, though, and solves problems in ways that ...