The 411 on Weather Stations
Trying to stay on top of changing weather conditions can be an overwhelming task; one miscalculation could lead to damaging a crop or decreasing a yield. Thankfully, various solutions are available to help growers avoid these pitfalls. On-farm weather stations help growers everywhere to get real-time weather information at their fingertips!
Trellis Hardware - 3 Important Upgrades
We are proud to announce three important upgrades to our sensor stations & base stations in 2019.
The Sensor Battle: Watermark vs. Sentek
It’s an age-old question in the precision agriculture world: “What is the difference between Watermark sensors and Sentek sensors?” Keep reading to get the scoop!
Gifts for your Favorite Farming Family
Looking for the perfect gift for the farmers in your life? We’ve got the list you need right here!
The New 2018 Farm Bill
With the new 2018 Farm Bill hopefully being passed this week, what kind of changes you expect?
Cheers to Wine Grape Irrigation!
Do you love wine? How about using less water in agriculture? If you answered yes to both or even just one of those questions, then this article is for you!
Pass the Turkey, Please!
If you need a last-minute Thanksgiving recipe or want to try something new this year, we have you covered. Here are our top three Thanksgiving recipes!
Growing Innovations Recap 2018
It was the first annual Growing Innovations trade show this year! Hear about all the fun and exciting things we saw in Las Vegas!
Harvest Memes to Make You Smile
Get a good laugh in before you hop on your combine with these harvest time memes!
Removing Your Soil Moisture Probes
We’ve done our research, got our hands dirty and even broke our hardware to bring you the best tips and tricks for removing your sensors!
Smart Agriculture in the Mississippi Delta
Would you like to use less water while increasing crop yields? Mississippi farmers sure do!
When should I stop irrigating?
This time of year, growers often ask, “When should I stop irrigating?” It is an important question because terminating irrigation too early could lead to lower crop yields, while over-irrigating is a waste of water and money.
So how should you determine when it is time to stop irrigating? Keep reading to find out!
The Truth about Bees
We might take it for granted, but honey bee pollination is essential to produce many fruits, vegetables, and nuts we love and enjoy everyday. Unfortunately, we're currently faced with an alarming supply and demand challenge. In the U.S., we're growing more crops that require pollination. At the same time, the honey bee population continues to decline, forcing farmers to turn to alternative methods to pollinate their crops.
Our 5 Favorite Ag Conferences - Which is Your Favorite?
Take a break from all the craziness and get excited for the upcoming conference season! Below you'll find a few of our favorites that we hope to attend this year. Let us know which conference you look forward to every year - vote at the bottom of the page!
Where does the water go?
In our last post, we discussed the influence of soil infiltration rate, application rate, and water holding capacity on soil moisture content. In this week’s post, we delve into how water distributes itself throughout the soil, discuss the factors that affect soil infiltration rate, and outline significant benefits to improving your infiltration rate.
It rained yesterday: Why aren’t my sensors responding?
After heavy irrigation or precipitation, farmers immediately check their Trellis Dashboard expecting a huge spike in soil moisture content, but sometimes receive only a moderate response. In these scenarios, farmers often contact us because they are worried about the accuracy of their soil moisture sensors. This post, written to quell these worries, explains why soil infiltration and application rates are critically important and how they impact your soil moisture content.
Four Articles About the Power of Precision Ag
Precision agriculture is undoubtedly on the rise. Emerging technology like Trellis’ wireless soil moisture sensor system is simplifying farm management and helping farmers #GrowMoreUseLess. To read more about precision agriculture, check out the articles linked in this post!
But when should I irrigate?
Growers and consultants often ask us, “How did you determine the ‘Wet,’ ‘OK,’ and ‘Dry’ zones on the soil moisture chart?” and “How do I know when to irrigate?” With the growing season gearing up, we thought it would be a great time to dive into that topic.
An Interview with Crop Consultant Jason Little
Family man and crop consultant, Jason Little spoke to the importance of soil moisture sensors and precision ag.
Soil Water Holding Capacity
Why is knowing what your farm's soil water holding capacity beneficial to you? Find out what you need to be doing to optimize your crop production.