Soil Moisture Sensors
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Publications
Minimum Number of Soil Moisture Sensors for Monitoring and Irrigation Purposes
Lincoln Zotarelli, Michael D. Dukes, andMarcelo Paranhos
Alternatives of Low Cost Soil Moisture Monitoring Devices for Vegetable Production in South Miami-Dade County
Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Yuncong Li, and Teresa Olczyk
Interpretation of Soil Moisture Content to Determine Soil Field Capacity and Avoid Over-Irrigating Sandy Soils Using Soil Moisture Sensors
Lincoln Zotarelli, Michael D. Dukes, and Kelly T. Morgan
Field Devices For Monitoring Soil Water Content
Rafael Muñoz-Carpena
Calibrating Time Domain Reflectometers for Soil Moisture Measurements in Sandy Soils
Tara Bongiovanni, Pang-Wei Liu, Daniel Preston, Johanna Montanez, Courtnay Cardozo, Steven Feagle, and Jasmeet Judge
Common Questions When Using Soil Moisture Sensors for Citrus and Other Fruit Trees
Eric Herrera, Sandra M. Guzmán, and Eduart Murcia
A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management
Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops
Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Michael D. Dukes, and Bernard Cardenas
Improving irrigation efficiency can contribute greatly to reducing production costs of vegetables, making the industry more competitive and sustainable. This publication is intended to help growers to conserve water through the use of soil moisture sensors. Written by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Michael D. Dukes, and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.
Smart Irrigation Controllers: What Makes an Irrigation Controller Smart?
Michael D. Dukes
Other Contacts: Bernardo L. Cardenas-Laihacar
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.
Cost-Share Programs for Soil Moisture Sensors and Irrigation Projects in Florida: A Guide for Agricultural Growers
Akshara Athelly, Sandra M. Guzmán, Yvette Goodiel, andYilin Zhuang
This publication provides an overview of the soil moisture sensor-related cost-share programs available in Florida, summarizing eligibility, timelines, application steps, and relative benefits to help growers navigate available financial support efficiently. Written by Akshara Athelly, Sandra M. Guzmán, Yvette Goodiel, and Yilin Zhuang, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, December 2025.