If you were to ask me six years ago, “What is the best way to schedule irrigation?” I would have confidently answered “soil moisture sensing.” While I continue to hold the opinion that soil moisture ...

From AI-tuned sprinkler controllers to solar-powered hose bots, smart irrigation tech is eliminating the chore of lawn care. Here are the models we've tried and recommend.

In April 2025, the first version of the mobile irrigation management app was launched. At the time of release, Qiao and his team were working on an irrigation scheduling tool, specifically designed ...

By Shuhua Xie, postdoc at PREEC Irrigation and Digital Ag Lab / Xin Qiao, Nebraska Extension Irrigation Management Specialist / Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension ...

Advances in artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, and predictive analytics are driving a new era of precision irrigation, aiming to conserve water, boost yields, and adapt farming to climate change.