There are many good reasons for growers to use some form of soil moisture-sensing technology to monitor conditions and how the water is being used in irrigated crops. First and foremost, it can make ...

Soil IQ is a company that’s bringing the “Internet of things” trend to urban and rural farming. They’re building a probe that streams soil fertility and weather data back to a paired app. Founded by a ...

A frequent beginner project involves measuring soil moisture levels by measuring its resistance with a couple of electrodes. These electrodes are available ready-made as PCBs, but suffer badly from ...

An innovative effort would embed sensors in agricultural fields in a bid to cut down on irrigation--saving farmers money and preserving water for endangered species By June 15 gasoline-powered augers ...