News and Articles
SOI (Spot On Irrigation) – A Zero-Maintenance Tensiometer
Imagine it’s the middle of summer and you are driving by your fields, orchards, or research plots. The crops look healthy, but you wonder about the moisture levels in the soil for the upcoming days.
User Spotlight
Meet Dr. Daniel Hirmas, a professor and B.L. Allen Chair of Pedology at Texas Tech University who researches the mechanistic linkages between soil structure, climate, distribution of coarse fragments, fire frequency, dust, and subsurface boundary conditions on the development of soil hydraulic properties.
The 2022 World Cup uses Oregon Companies to Provide and Manage the Stadiums’ Turf
The 2022 Soccer World Cup in Qatar utilized perennial ryegrass, sourced from growers in North Carolina and Oregon, USA.
Martinus Th. van Genuchten wins the Wolf Prize Laureate in Agriculture 2023
Dr. Martinus Th. “Rien” van Genuchten has been awarded the Wolf Prize Laureate in Agriculture 2023 which is considered by many to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize.
12 Reasons Why Portable Soil Probes / Sensors Should be Incorporated in Optimizing Crop Health
Soil moisture monitoring installations have gained significant attention in recent years and for a good reason. These installations are essential for effectively managing irrigation scheduling and optimizing those areas with limited water resources to meet a crop’s needs.
New Download – Soil Geomorphology: A Pedological Guide to Soil Moisture Sensors
Developed by B. K. Bellingham, Soil Scientist at Stevens, this is an excellent resource for anyone installing soil moisture sensors and interpreting soil moisture data. …