How Long Should I Wait if I want to Refill the Profile and not have Runoff or Leaching? A key component of water management is ensuring that the water you use does not end up being wasted as runoff. This formula can help you avoid this situation. How ...
It is important to remember that VIC is about long-term trends and not about daily activity. The VIC is affected by the VWC of the soil, and if you use vertical rulers to measure it, you will see that there are differences in VWC, which affects the ...
Why is my probe showing abnormally high water infiltration rates? There are few things that can be happening. Air pocket- A small pocket of air around the probe can fill with water during a water event and indicate a huge increase in moisture. Even ...
If you’ve ever looked at your soil moisture probe data and wondered why the Average Daily Water Use seems unusually high, you’re not alone. This is a common question, especially after a rain event. After rainfall and as the soil drains, the probe can ...
Know When to Stop Irrigating Irrigation is one of the most expensive inputs in crop production—but when used efficiently, it can deliver a very high return. As the growing season wraps up, it’s important to ensure your crop has enough water to reach ...