Irrigators who monitor soil moisture levels in the field greatly increase their ability to conserve water and energy, optimize crop yields, and avoid soil erosion and water pollution. This publication explains how soils hold water and surveys some low-cost soil moisture monitoring tools and methods, including a new generation of sophisticated and user-friendly electronic devices.
| Date Of Record Release | 2010-01-12 17:54:14 |
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| Description | Irrigators who monitor soil moisture levels in the field greatly increase their ability to conserve water and energy, optimize crop yields, and avoid soil erosion and water pollution. This publication explains how soils hold water and surveys some low-cost soil moisture monitoring tools and methods, including a new generation of sophisticated and user-friendly electronic devices. |
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| Source | National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) |
| Keyword | Soil, Water pollution |
| Selector | Bates |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2010-01-12 17:43:42 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-01-12 17:54:14 |
| Creator | Mike Morris |
| Language | English |
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