While sensing technologies have advanced rapidly, the study identifies data fragmentation as one of the most persistent ...

Kansas State University researchers have received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation’s Global Centers program to develop sensors that can more accurately detect nutrients, ...

For decades, soil management has relied on sparse field sampling and averaged recommendations. While effective in relatively uniform landscapes, this approach breaks down in real-world fields where ...

In a defining moment for global agri-tech innovation, UjuziKilimo officially launched SoilPal Pro, the world’s first ...

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Water is the most essential resource for life, for both humans and the crops we consume.

(Nanowerk News) Increasingly limited land and water resources has inspired the development of precision agriculture: use of remote sensing technology to monitor air and soil environmental data in real ...

The modern farm has been both blessed and cursed by the advancement of technology. Modern agricultural and horticultural techniques have enabled higher crop yields with smaller footprints supporting ...

According to the EPA, watering systems that meet the agency's WaterSense criteria can reduce water use by up to 30 percent or 15,000 gallons annually. The best way to save water and keep your plants ...

McArthur Ag Ventures is a multigenerational family grain farm in east-central Saskatchewan growing canola, wheat, barley, oats, peas and lentils. McArthur Ag Ventures (MAV) is a 112-year-old, ...

Moen’s new smart sprinkler controller offers a feature competitors like Rachio and Orbit don’t: A remote sensor that monitors the temperature and moisture content of the soil your lawn is planted in.

Moen thinks it can take the hassle out of watering your lawn — and possibly save you some money in the process. It's introducing a Smart Sprinkler Controller (shown below) that, in tandem with ...