Tag: soil moisture sensors

Sprinkler heads of a linear irrigation system irrigating crops at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, Florida.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural and Biological Engineering (Nov.–Dec.)

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Agricultural Applications of Spraying Drones Wenhao Liu and Yiannis Ampatzidis. This publication explores the multifaceted applications of spraying drones in agriculture, emphasizing their advantages over traditional methods in terms of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cost-share Programs, Drones, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Soil Moisture Sensors, UAV

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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