10-2019 Sensors: It all starts with installation Article

When used correctly, soil moisture sensors can be a valuable tool for helping farmers know when to irrigate. Ensuring the information gathered by sensors is reliable and useful starts with proper installation. with proper installation.
Sensors should be installed in the row with the crop, and it is best to install them when the crop is young, roughly 6 inches in height. This helps to minimize damage to the crop and provides the sensors an opportunity to go through a few wetting and drying cycles while installed in the field. Installing sensors when the crop is young allows more time for the sensors to acclimate to the soil before the farmer is ready to begin irrigation applications.