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Ear Corn: Moisture in Seconds with SCIO Mini | CropX

Ear Corn: Moisture in Seconds with SCIO Mini | CropX

October 8, 2026

Get moisture insights right in the field with SCIO Mini. Fast. Non-invasive. Ready when you are. SCIO Mini is a…

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Can Aquifer Depletion Be Reversed? One U.S. County Came Close.

Can Aquifer Depletion Be Reversed? One U.S. County Came Close.

October 8, 2026

In Sheridan County, Kansas, a group of irrigators did something most of the American High Plains has struggled to do…

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Boosting Rainfed Crop Yields with Soil Moisture Data

Boosting Rainfed Crop Yields with Soil Moisture Data

June 24, 2026

In rainfed production, every inch of available water matters. But it’s not just about how much rain falls it’s about how much…

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What Rainfed Growers Should Know About Soil Moisture Monitoring Systems

What Rainfed Growers Should Know About Soil Moisture Monitoring Systems

June 10, 2026

Rainfed growers across the Midwest and Great Plains face the same challenge: rainfall is unpredictable, and soil water determines yield potential from…

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Smart Water Management for Rainfed Farming: Why Soil Moisture Sensors Matter

Smart Water Management for Rainfed Farming: Why Soil Moisture Sensors Matter

May 14, 2026

For growers in rainfed systems across the U.S., water isn’t something you apply it’s something you manage. But if decisions are based only on rainfall totals…

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Balancing Water Supply and Demand with Soil and ET Data

Balancing Water Supply and Demand with Soil and ET Data

November 10, 2025

In precision agriculture, irrigation management has always been a balancing act between what the soil holds and what the crop needs. For years,…

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Nitrogen Leaching is a Timing Problem, Not a Fertilizer Problem

Nitrogen Leaching is a Timing Problem, Not a Fertilizer Problem

October 27, 2025

Every farmer knows the feeling: you walk a field after a rain and the question hits: Did I just lose my…

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How Data is Changing the Way Farmers Make Disease Control Decisions

How Data is Changing the Way Farmers Make Disease Control Decisions

October 19, 2025

Farming has always balanced knowledge and risk. When disease threatens a crop, the instinct is to protect it. Spraying on…

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The Role of Precision Irrigation in Regenerative Agriculture

The Role of Precision Irrigation in Regenerative Agriculture

September 29, 2025

When you hear “regenerative agriculture,” what comes to mind? For most, it’s cover crops, no-till systems, crop rotations, or maybe…

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Tested by Ag PhD. Trusted by Growers

Tested by Ag PhD. Trusted by Growers

September 25, 2025

Precision matters especially when it comes to soil moisture. The Vertex soil moisture station from CropX is built to go beyond basic readings.…

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How Real-Time Soil Data Is Transforming Irrigation Scheduling

How Real-Time Soil Data Is Transforming Irrigation Scheduling

August 27, 2025

Farmers used to schedule irrigation like clockwork. Every Tuesday, every Saturday, or whatever day fit their routine. They’d talk about…

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How Ag Dealers Win Through Farmer Partnerships

How Ag Dealers Win Through Farmer Partnerships

August 20, 2025

Online marketplaces, direct sales, dealers willing to drive three counties over for a deal. Farmers can buy equipment anywhere now.…

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