Bulk EC is an easy-to-measure indicator for salt buildup, but it fluctuates with water content. Learn how advanced sensor technology brings pore water EC to more applications, providing a clear, accurate signal for salinity changes in soil.
METER Product Scientist Jeff Ritter explains how differences in precipitation measurement methods and locations can impact decisions based on these data.
Bulk EC is an easy-to-measure indicator for salt buildup, but it fluctuates with water content. Learn how advanced sensor technology brings pore water EC to more applications, providing a clear, accurate signal for salinity changes in soil.
Learn MoreMETER Product Scientist Jeff Ritter explains how differences in precipitation measurement methods and locations can impact decisions based on these data.
Learn MoreThe Variance Bowen Ratio (VBR) evapotranspiration sensor provides actual ET measurements that are missed when using reference and crop ET. The result? Site-specific data describing the water energy balance and water movement in your application.
Learn MoreAs soil moisture technology advances, industry leaders are exploring how to achieve highly accurate measurements in soil types that challenge traditional technologies.
Learn MoreAre you overlooking valuable insights within your soil moisture data? Leo Rivera will provide actionable tips and knowledge to unlock the full potential of water potential/soil suction.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, METER Product Manager Jeff Ritter will explain the measurements you need to track the moisture journey through your plants.
Learn MoreHydraulic conductivity used to be a measurement reserved for those with ample technical expertise, time, and resources for the arduous measurement process.
Learn MoreMeasuring the thermal conductivity of soil and other media can mean the difference between the success or failure of a project.
Learn MoreThe global pressure for water conservation is felt in every industry, especially in arid countries. In agriculture, the balance can be hard to find.
Learn MoreKnowing your soil's water potential is crucial for plant health and happiness. But why stop there?
Learn MoreThe first step to understanding if your data are correct is to first know where they’re wrong. But what makes good data go bad?
Learn MorePlant physiologist Jeff Ritter explains the practical application of Leaf Area Index and how this measurement will transform your research.
Learn MoreIf you know what to look for, you can harness powerful insights from a soil moisture release curve. But if you’re using the wrong instrumentation your insights can be drastically wrong.
Learn MoreYou need to understand how water is moving (or not moving) through your soil. But how do you make sure you're getting the most thorough and meaningful insights from every data set?
Learn MoreIf you’re not measuring water potential, or not measuring it correctly, your data could be telling you the wrong thing. Water content measurements can only tell you so much, and inferring water potential from water content is inaccurate at best, and completely misleading in worst-case scenarios.
Learn MoreTo get the most out of your data, you need to know how to interpret unexpected occurrences in your data set.
Learn MoreAs world water demand increases and supplies decrease, how can we turn more of the water we use for agriculture into biomass?
Learn MoreFour resources need to be plentiful within a crop’s environment to increase biomass: CO₂, water, nutrients, and PAR. In this webinar, Dr. Campbell dives deep into the measurement and implications of PAR.
Learn MoreDr. Gaylon Campbell teaches what is required in controlled environments to ensure all environmental variables remain balanced for the highest possible efficiency and production.
Learn MoreDr. Colin Campbell explores the latest water management research and real world examples to answer the questions: Does water management work? What are challenges and best practices? And what should we do next?
Learn MoreWorld-renowned soil physicist, Dr. Gaylon S. Campbell, teaches the basics of soil infiltration and how to measure it correctly.
Learn MoreSoil water potential is a crucial measurement for optimizing yield and stewarding the environment. If you’re not measuring it, you’re likely getting the wrong answer to your soil moisture questions.
Learn MoreDr. Gaylon Campbell shows how to measure the thermal conductivity of wet insulation with a 5-minute read time. These previously impossible measurements are now possible through advanced electronics and analytical methods.
Learn MoreVeteran researcher Dr. Sara Vero from Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland, shares expert tips on how to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your field visits.
Learn MoreGet the information you need to stress or de-stress your crop at the right time and in the right way to achieve your goals.
Learn MoreIn this 30-minute webinar, world-renowned soil physics expert, Dr. Gaylon Campbell discusses how to measure EC and osmotic stress to optimize crop steering for maximum yield.
Learn MoreWhat you need to know to get the most out of your substrate, so you can maximize the yield and quality of your product.
Learn MoreIf you want to predict how water will move within your soil system, you need to understand hydraulic conductivity because it governs water flow.
Learn MoreDr. Colin Campbell discusses what you need to know for more accurate models, so you can be confident in your management decisions.
Learn MoreResearchers are changing the way infiltration measurements are captured while keeping the standards of measurement high.
Learn MoreDr. Gaylon S. Campbell teaches the basics of hydraulic conductivity and the science behind the SATURO automated dual head infiltrometer.
Learn MoreLearn water potential instrument theory, including the challenges of measuring water potential and how to choose and use various water potential instruments.
Learn MoreIn this 20-minute webinar, METER research scientist Leo Rivera discusses how to choose the right field water potential sensor for your application.
Learn MoreMaster the basics of soil water potential.
Learn MoreGet the right thermal conductivity or thermal resistivity value for your soil profile. Find out how to combine rock and soil measurements.
Learn MoreMismanagement of salt applied during irrigation ultimately reduces production—sometimes drastically. Learn how to measure soil electrical conductivity for consistently high crop yield, quality, and profit.
Learn MoreNovel research ideas to help you think outside the box, rise above the crowd, and stand out in a sea of proposals.
Learn MoreIf you’re only measuring water content, you may be blind to what your plants are really experiencing. Dr. Colin Campbell discusses how and why scientists combine both water content and water potential for more accurate insights.
Learn MoreDr. Doug Cobos discusses benefits of using electrical conductivity (EC) measurements along with water content for irrigation scheduling.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Dr. Doug Cobos discusses field water potential sensor characteristics, equilibrations and advances in technology.
Learn MoreEvery irrigator wishes for tools that answer the questions: when do I turn the water on and when do I turn the water off? The challenge is figuring out the right tools and implementing them effectively.
Learn MoreDr. John Lea-Cox discusses how soil sensors lead to water savings, increased yields, improved quality, and a more efficient and profitable operation.
Learn MoreDr. Colin Campbell compares measurement theory, the pros and cons of each method, and why modern sensing is about more than just the sensor.
Learn MoreDr. Colin Campbell discusses details regarding different ways to measure soil moisture and the theory/application behind each measurement.
Learn MoreLab-produced soil water retention curves can be paired with information from in situ moisture release curves for deeper insight into real-world variability.
Learn MoreWith the TEROS 12, we’ve not only improved our sensor, we’ve also turned our attention to broader issues that are likely to confound soil moisture data.
Learn MoreA soil moisture release curve is a powerful tool used to predict plant water uptake, deep drainage, runoff, and more.
Learn MoreYou can improve the quality of your data and lessen the need to search for errors with smarter sensor installation techniques.
Learn MoreTo get the most out of your data, you need to know how to interpret unexpected occurrences in your data set.
Learn MoreSoil moisture is more than just knowing the amount of water in soil. Learn basic principles you need to know before deciding how to measure it.
Learn MoreDr. Jongyun Kim explains why soil moisture sensors help control substrate water contents, estimate plant water use, and understand drought physiology.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Dr. Paolo Castiglione presents on soil mechanics and the theory behind soil moisture measurements.
Learn MoreDr. Marc Van Iersel discusses drawbacks of excessive irrigation and strategies to reduce nursery water use to increase profits and quality.
Learn MoreHow researchers are combining in situ, drone, and satellite measurements to extract key information and how these data can be connected across scales.
Learn MoreHow to use PRI and NDVI to monitor environmental conditions that adversely affect plant growth.
Learn MoreDr. Cobos gives practical considerations to improve the quality of fluid measurements.
Learn MoreA two-part series focused on interpreting soil moisture data. Both parts of the series were run as panel discussions.
Learn MoreMaster the basics of NDVI and PRI.
Learn MoreDr. Mike Hecht gives his perspective of the development of the TECP sensor for the Mars Phoenix Lander Mission.
Learn MoreHow to use PRI and NDVI to monitor environmental conditions that adversely affect plant growth.
Learn MoreLearn how NDVI is being used in current research and demonstrates how to overcome some of the NDVI’s limitations.
Learn MoreLearn the basics of the Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI).
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