Tag: soil moisture sensors

Agent and Grower Perspectives on Soil Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Decision Making

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 23, 2020

Dr. Charles Barrett, Regional Specialized Agent in Water Resources, discussed agent and grower perspectives on soil moisture sensors during the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs, Irrigation, Soil Moisture Sensors, Water

Soil moisture sensors help Suwannee Valley growers manage irrigation

by Patrick Troy
October 18, 2017

Soil moisture sensors help Suwannee Valley growers manage irrigation by Patrick Troy, Charles Barrett, Kevin Athearn, and Bob Hochmuth (UF/IFAS Suwannee Agricultural Extension Center. Live Oak) Soil Moisture Sensors (or SMS) are a precision ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: BMPs, Soil Moisture Sensors, Suwannee

Suwannee farmers ‘test drive’ valuable water-saving tool

by Samantha Murray
September 13, 2016

During most of this last year, Suwannee County farmer Sammy Starling never had to guess when he did—or didn’t—need to water his corn. With a new smart-agriculture technology, he could access soil moisture readings right from his phone, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Featured Hot Topic, Patrick Troy, Soil Moisture Sensors, UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center

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