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Soil Health: The Key to a Stronger Food Chain What if the secret to a more resilient food system was right beneath our feet? Healthy soil means healthier crops, stronger yields, and a more sustainable future. That’s why forward-thinking organizations like The Colorado Soil Health Program are turning to science-backed soil health strategies to improve food production from the ground up. By using precise water potential and soil health measurements, they're able to: ? Reduce input costs while maximizing crop resilience ? Improve long-term soil structure and fertility ? Create a more sustainable, efficient food chain Soil isn’t just dirt—it’s the foundation of our food system. And with the right tools, we can measure, understand, and improve it. Read the full case study on how METER Group technology is shaping the future of agriculture: https://lnkd.in/gTpkdbru #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity #AgTech #METERGroup

Discover how switchgrass, with its deep root systems, influences groundwater recharge and the water cycle in Oklahoma. This case study examines Michael Wine's research using METER Group sensors and lysimeters to track recharge rates and root impacts in the Beaver-North Canadian River Alluvial Aquifer. This research could lead to improved strategies for sustainable water management and biofuel production. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gfrrmE8b #soil #soilmoisture #groundwater #research

"We all live or die by soil, literally. We just have to remind people that it's about quality of life. It's about the food that you eat. It's about the safety and welfare of your children.” Dr. Cristine Morgan, one of the US’s premier soil scientists and Chief Scientific Officer at the Soil Health Institute shares her views on soil health: what it is, how to quantify it, what’s the payoff, and why it’s so critical to our success as a society. Listen to We Measure the World, Ep. 14, wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/etp2RDn8 #soil #soilhealth #soilscience #innovation #agriculture

Learn everything you need to know about analyzing soil moisture data. In this article, we will step through multiple data sets to understand how soil water content, soil temperature, soil water potential, and atmospheric measurements can be used to discover the meaning behind the traces.

Water is everything when it comes to growing high-quality potatoes. Too little, and you get deformed, disease-prone spuds. Too much, and you risk rot and massive yield loss. Precise irrigation isn’t just about growing—it’s about ensuring potatoes store well and maintain their value long-term. In this case study, Dr. Bryan Hopkins and Dr. Neil Hansen break down the delicate balance of potato irrigation and why getting it right is the key to success. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/guqz-ZMw #Irrigation #soil #soilmoisture #agriculture

We are pleased to announce the 2025 G.A. Harris Fellowship winners, whose projects include research on irrigation and fertilization strategies, developing climate-resilient grain, studying agrivoltaics, and more! METER has chosen eight outstanding proposals, including two honorable mentions, from the submissions we received. Each recipient will receive $10,000 in METER instrumentation to further their innovative graduate-level work. The winners are: Fadzai Zivanai, Portland State University? Maziyar Vaez Roudbari, Utah State University? Sheila Scheffel, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Asbin B K, University of Missouri-Columbia? Shabnam Shabnam, University of California, Davis? Tejinder Singh, Utah State University? Danielle Klawitter, University of California, Santa Cruz? Yiling Zheng, University of Connecticut? ? Thank you to all the applicants! Learn more about this fellowship program:? https://lnkd.in/g6x7bQtA?

What if the key to solving agriculture’s most difficult challenges lies beneath our feet? By restoring soil health, farmers and ranchers can improve crop yields, livestock quality, and sustainability—and one groundbreaking program is making it possible. The Colorado Soil Health Program (CSHP) is not only creating better yields, it's creating a more sustainable, eco-friendly food system for everyone. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gTpkdbru #soil #soilhealth #precisionag #innovation

Road construction projects can thrive or fail based on the weather conditions they face. Optimal air temperatures are required for paving materials to cure properly. Wind, temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric factors determine project scheduling, resource allocation, and compliance with EPA guidelines. Traditional pen-and-paper tracking is inefficient and prone to inaccuracies. In this podcast episode, Bryce W., Co-founder and CEO of Pavewise, discusses their development of Groundtruth — a software designed to make weather tracking simpler, more accurate, and automated for the road construction industry. Listen to We Measure the World podcast episode 43: https://lnkd.in/gnDn5wE2 Learn how Pavewise is innovating production and weather tracking: https://lnkd.in/g7f4s6_F

In the mountainous Benguet province of the Philippines, intensive vegetable farming has led to significant deforestation and soil erosion. To combat this, the Philippine government mandated that farmers adopt sustainable practices to restore watersheds or risk losing their land. This case study explores an innovative agroforestry initiative inspired by local resident Loreca Stauber and supported by the University of Idaho. The program educates farmers on integrating native trees with traditional crops, aiming to rebuild forest ecosystems, prevent erosion, and promote self-sustaining agriculture. Discover how this collaborative effort is transforming degraded lands into thriving, sustainable farms. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/ey48SVcv #reforestation #agroforestry #sustainablefarming #innovation