Podcasts about soil moisture

Send us a textDebbie Arrington of the Sacramento Rose Society club introduces Master Gardener Farmer Fred and horticulture professor Debbie Flower at a recent meeting of the club. Fred and Debbie don't necessarily talk about roses, though. They share 10 essential tips to boost your overall gardening success—from innovative seed germination techniques to managing soil health and tackling invasive pests. This lively discussion emphasizes daily garden observation and sustainable practices, ensuring your garden thrives beautifully. Get ready to dig deep into the art of gardening!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.  Now on YouTube (audio) Pictured: Rose Show at the Sacramento Rose Society. Roses: Whirlaway, Marriotta, Magic Show, Dolly PartonLinks:“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter  This week's edition: Tips for more effective drip irrigation on raised garden beds. By becoming a paid subscriber, you're helping support the newsletter and this podcast. Thank You!Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Fair Oaks Horticulture CenterThe Force of Rainwater Hitting bare soilHairy Bittercress weed exploding seedsAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.

Nik from Rooted Leaf Nutrients (use code GROWCAST) returns for another deep dive- this time moving away from soil fertilizer elements and delving into watering dynamics. Nik introduces us a concept called SPAC, or soil, plant, air, continuum (AKA the soil, plant, atmosphere continuum). This concept encompasses a more holistic view when it comes to optimal climate conditions in our cannabis grows- whereas singular metrics like VPD can sometimes be only part of the picture. Nik discusses how we should be thinking about what happens to all that water that we dump into the soil system after we put it in there... Plants, after all, are just water lifting mechanisms designed to move that water from the soil into the atmosphere. Understanding and mastering this cycle leads to a healthier, and more vigorous garden. Intro 0:00 Cult Cup Experience 2:32 Watering and Soil Moisture 5:52 VPD and Light Intensity 7:56 Soil Water Potential 20:52 Air & Water Pressure Differences 29:41 Biological Changes in Water Consumption 33:15 The SPAC Cycle in Nature 42:26 Final Thoughts 53:39   Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and so much more! www.growcast.com/membership    GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! Code growcast15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

Have you ever wondered why some rainshowers turn into thunderstorms? Just what happens in the atmosphere to create these dynamic, exciting, and sometimes damaging storms?I find it fascinating, because so many interesting principles are at play - things we often overlook. Like, did you know that the sun doesn't actually directly warm the air? Yes, you heard that right.Today we take a look at how thunderstorms develop, how they can turn tornadic, and of course, I tie this back to ecology. We discuss the three ingredients needed for thunderstorms - moisture, lift, and instability - and how sometimes even that is not enough. And then there is the fourth ingredient needed to create tornadic thunderstorms.You may know that I've been a weather nut since I was a kid. Back in grade school, I was so obsessed with tornadoes that I decided I'd write a book about them. My mom would take me to the library so I could check out every weather book I could find. Then I'd head home, pull out my dad's old typewriter, and create my own newsletter — Weather Extra. My subscriber list? Just me. But I was hooked.So I hope you enjoy this topic, a bit different than our typical episodes!FULL SHOW NOTESLINKSExample Forecast Discussion available on your National Weather Service website.Soil Moisture and Convection: https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/apme/49/4/2009jamc2146.1.xmlSupport Us On Patreon!Buy our Merch!Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need.Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!

Soil Health Revolution: Unlocking the Potential Beneath Your Feet | Growing the Future Mastermind Join host Dan Aberhart in the 'Engine of the Soil Igniting the Evergreen Revolution' webinar as he speaks with Greg Patterson, CEO and founder of A&L Canada Laboratories. This webinar, presented by A&L Canada Laboratories and Growing the Future Productions, gathers a powerhouse of agronomic expertise to discuss soil health and its transformative potential in agriculture. Greg shares his 40 years of experience and unveils a comprehensive soil health series that will bring agronomic insights to farmers in Western Canada and beyond. The session explores the history of green revolutions, the importance of soil microbiomes, balanced fertility, and innovative techniques to boost crop yields while maintaining environmental sustainability. Engage with the discussion, learn about the groundbreaking Soil Health Index, and discover how proper soil management can revolutionize agricultural productivity. Stay tuned for future sessions and masterclasses aimed at elevating agronomy practices globally. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:30 Excitement for Soil Health Series 03:04 Greg Patterson's Vision and Goals 06:00 Historical Overview of Fertility 06:18 The First Green Revolution 08:23 The Second Green Revolution 09:24 The Evergreen Revolution 09:50 Plant-Microbe Interactions 11:36 Soil Health and Microbial Activity 16:18 Case Study: Potato Production 19:49 A&L Biologicals and Soil Health 25:56 Balanced Fertility and Nutrient Management 33:14 Q&A Session: Soil Health and Fertility 47:59 Impact of Agriculture on Organic Matter 49:46 The Role of Sulfur in Soil Health 52:47 Microbial Activity and Soil Moisture 01:02:10 No-Till Farming and Soil Stratification 01:09:29 Soil Health Index and Microbial Populations 01:23:21 Introducing the Growing the Future Mastermind

Join us as we explore Jessica's inspiring journey from eastern Oklahoma to becoming an integral part of a diversified farming operation in the northwest. She shares her experience transitioning from the wetter, more humid climate of eastern Oklahoma to the drier conditions of the west, adapting to new challenges in soil health, crop insurance trends, and unpredictable weather patterns. With deep roots in agriculture, Jessica and her husband, Clint, have grown their operation while raising a family that values hard work and the land.We also dive into the benefits of no-till farming, how soil conservation plays a key role in long-term sustainability, and what it takes to balance farming, family, and a career in crop insurance. Jessica reflects on her time at the assessor's office, where she gained valuable insights into her new community in Major County. Plus, we reminisce about our days working together at OSU under Dr. Karen Hickman. Don't miss Jessica's take on the power of networking among producers and how changing weather patterns continue to shape the future of agriculture in Oklahoma. RedDirtAgronomy.com

Robby hosts RokStaffer Josh Boyd for a Western States Winter Update.  Josh is a professional Hydrologist and keeps a close eye on snowpack across the West. He's a frequent guest on the Rokcast because he is a great resource when determining how the weather affects our big game animals, especially mule deer. Today, Josh will be giving a West-wide Snowpack update and talk about other water issues like Snow Water Equivalent, Soil Moisture vs. the Drought Monitor, a dying La Nina and more. Please welcome Josh back to the Rokcast for your Western States Winter Update See snowpack map here: Snowpack and Precipitation Index Maps | Natural Resources Conservation Service Snowpack Maps (usda.gov) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

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In this episode, Andy shares his process for manufacturing LoRaWAN wireless soil moisture sensors.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about the importance of starting farm succession planning sooner rather than later, the management of red crown rot, whether recent snowfall will help replenish soil moisture for the upcoming growing season, and some uncertainty for US ethanol exports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll hear comments from U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on how the EPA verifies the integrity of used cooking oil imports, farm bill updates from members of Congress, a look at the Indiana Legislative Session, how lower feed costs are helping U.S. cattle farmers, and the outlook for soil moisture across some parts of the Corn Belt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cecilia earned her bachelor's degree in agronomic engineering from the University of Passo Fundo in Brazil. Cecilia was a recipient of the 2022 G.A. Harris Fellowship sponsored by METER Group. She is currently a PhD candidate in horticultural sciences at the University of Florida, where her focus is on grafted blueberry physiology and production. Her research centers on developing production systems that enhance climate resilience in blueberry crops to address critical global agricultural challenges.

In early episode #2 of Roots and Shoots, Amber and Sab get down and dirty with soil.4:18 How soft night lights can help set a romantic mood for pollinating.14:26 How to deal with unwanted couch grass, once and for all. 18:30 What's the best way of testing moisture level in my soil? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

How can you enhance your forage production to improve profitability? What are some of the most common challenges that cattle producers face in creating profitability on their beef operations? How can you elevate your livestock grazing system to enhance profitability?   Tune in as Mike Howell and special guest, Carson Roberts from the University of Missouri, sit down to share their insights and discuss new and upcoming research and findings. From Roberts' current research insights to his plans for future projects on milo and native forages, we uncover it all.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

“Upscaling soil moisture from point scale to field scale: towards a general model” with Dr. Tyson Ochsner Field scale soil moisture measurements can be difficult to attain. Point scale data can be too small to give field scale advice, and data gathered from satellites often lack important specificity. In this episode, Tyson joins me to discuss a new method to upscale point data into field scale soil moisture estimates. Tune in to learn: ·         Why field-scale measurements are important for both grower and researcher needs, yet are difficult to obtain ·         What are the differences between fast, thermal, and epithermal neutrons ·         How measuring epithermal neutrons  can correlate with soil moisture ·           If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.20244 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Tyson, you can find him here: tyson.ochsner@okstate.edu If you would like to reach out to Jasia Jannat from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: Jasia.Jannat@uga.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasia-jannat-06124a124/   Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b3FFBDD50-9C8C-EF11-AC20-0022480C3B17%7d  Transcripts: Coming soon OK State Soil Moisture Map: http://soilmoisture.okstate.edu/ Rain or Shine book: https://open.library.okstate.edu/rainorshine/ OK State University Soil Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@okstate_soil_physics CoCoRahs Citizen Science project: https://www.cocorahs.org/ EA Consumables is the exclusive US distributor of organic elemental analysis products by UK laboratory supplies manufacturer, Elemental Microanalysis. Visit the EA Consumables website for high quality elemental analysis consumable supplies that offer performance you can trust. Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for regular help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1 Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2 Will We See Rain?   00:01:05 – Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today's show with two segments as they discuss the domestic and international grain markets following the WASDE report. Dan gives an overview of the changes in USDA balance sheets while Guy discusses the movement in the U.S. Dollar. The pair also talks about the markets for wheat, corn and soybeans.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report   00:12:05 –  Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2: Dan O'Brien and Guy Allen continue their grain market conversation.    00:23:05 – Will We See Rain?: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather update. He says how the recent weather has reduced soil moisture and if we can be expecting any precipitation looking forward.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Hello there!In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Andres Patrignani explores innovative soil moisture sensing technologies and their applications. Dr. Patrignani shares his research on soil moisture variability, root zone analysis, and the practical uses of this data for irrigation scheduling and crop management. Tune in to gain insights into soil science and its impact on crop production."Understanding spatial variability in soil moisture is crucial for effective irrigation scheduling and optimizing crop management practices."Meet the guest: Dr. Andres Patrignani is an Associate Professor in Soil Water Processes at Kansas State University with a robust background in soil physics and agronomy. His research focuses on soil moisture sensing, the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, and biophysical modeling. Dr. Patrignani earned his PhD and MSc in Soil Science and Plant and Soil Sciences from Oklahoma State University. His work includes developing root zone soil moisture measurement methods and exploring spatial variability in soil moisture.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:33) Introduction(05:13) Research on soil moisture sensing(08:45) Applications of soil moisture data(10:18) Spatial variability in soil moisture(16:05) Advancing data science in agronomy(24:17) Reproducible research practices(25:41) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- KWS- CNH RemanAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?

Join Mike Howell on this week's episode of The Dirt as he sits down with the President of the Soil Science Society of America, Michael Thompson, to discuss how the organization supports soil science.   Mike and Michael take a closer look at variety of disciplines that exist in soil science and the ways that the SSSA supports them. They dive into the importance of soil science and how we can work together to teach others about the vital role that soil plays in our world.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics 

Nave Analytics CEO Jessi Korinek says they've figured out how to measure soil moisture via satellite.

Join Mike Howell and guests Dr. Lee Burras and Rebecca Vittetoe as they chat about how soil moisture can impact your crops and nutrient management plans. Gain valuable insights into how subsurface moisture works and the innovative technologies we can use to measure it.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Ryan Taylor, DU's director of public policy and self-professed “rancher in residence” for the Great Plains Region, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share stories as a 4th Generation rancher while explaining how these experiences help him work effectively with ranchers and farmers. Ryan is a firm believer that agriculture and ranching can work well with duck habitat conservation, and after listening you'll likely agree that he's the perfect person to lead DU's conservation policy in the prairies. Lastly, we learn how eating a steak or hamburger this weekend will support healthy duck populations!www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Mike Howell reconnects with crowd-favorite Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions to discuss recent weather events like the derecho that hit Houston, wild solar activity and the shift from El Niño to La Niña.   Eric then discusses some of the wider climate trends and crop impacts we're seeing around the world as we head into summer. You won't want to miss Eric Snodgrass's depth of knowledge and expertise, so be sure to listen in.   Check out ag-wx.com for all of Eric's recent weather content.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics Head to nutrien-ekonomics.com for the latest in crop nutrition research.

As snow is melting and running down rivers across the US, this episode talks with hydrologists at 5 regions of the National River Forecast Center to gain perspectives on how much snow and rain fell over the winter and how it will melt and what the rivers will look like this spring and summer.  We focus on the Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, California, some of Nevada, and the Colorado River Basin. SPONSORSROCKY TALKIE5 Watt Radio, WaterproofDiscount Code 10% off:  RIVERRADIUS10InstagramFacebookYoutubePADDLE WAYSDownload the Paddle Ways app on your phone, then go to the Paddle Ways website with discount link here and subscribe there to gain the discountUse Discount Code 25% off: RADIUSPaddle Ways Instagram NRSInstagramGUESTSNational River Forecast CenterNortheast River Forecast Center, NERFCRon HorwoodSoutheast River Forecast Center, SERFCTodd HamillCalifornia Nevada River Forecast Center, CNRFCBrett WhitinNorthwest River Forecast Center, NWRFCAmy BurkeColorado Basin River Forecast Center, CBRFCAshley Nielson PREVIOUS EPISODE2023 Western Snowpack & River FlowTHUMBNAIL PICTaylor from Walker Knives   THE RIVER RADIUSWebsiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastSpotifyLink Tree

Impacting the Cattle Market Soil Moisture and Temperatures for Cotton Planting Bluegill Spawning and Fishing   00:01:05 – Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He talks about the current market and what is happening in the industry that is impacting it.   00:12:05 – Soil Moisture and Temperature for Cotton Planting: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Lucas Haag with reminders about planting cotton. They explain the importance of soil temperature and moisture. Soil Temperature, Weather Forecast and Seed Quality are Critical for Cotton Establishment Mesonet.ksu.edu cotton.ces.ncsu.edu   00:23:05 – Bluegill Spawning and Fishing: Joe Gerken wraps up today's show as he says how bluegill will begin spawning soon. This K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist also says when the best time to try and check them is.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher sit down and discuss the hot topics of discussion for duck and goose hunters this spring. It may be turkey season, but avid duck and goose hunters still want to talk about waterfowl. Brasher provides an in-depth overview of avian flu, Season in Review document, habitat conditions, and a few other bits of must-know information.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

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With Agnovate's soil moisture insurance, farmers now have the ability to manage their soil moisture risk before they even have crops in the ground, enabling them to mitigate adverse soil moisture levels before it's too late. In this podcast, Agnovate co-founder JG Shields discusses the benefits of soil moisture insurance and how it can be used as a risk management tool.

Wednesday's First Hour: Meaghan Anderson from Iowa State University Extension tells us what her soil moisture monitors are reading as all of the January snow melts into the ground. Brian Hoops with Midwest Market Solutions talks markets with us and the impact of weekend rain in South America on today's trade. David Geiger ends the hour with a report on the Affordable Connectivity Program and its potential end in a few months without new funding.

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Robby hosts RokStaffer Josh Boyd.  Josh's real job is a Hydrologist for the USFS.  Josh keeps a close eye on snowpack across the West and is a great resource when determining how the weather affects our big game animals.  Snowpack, Snow Water Equivalent, SNOTEL, Soil Moisture, The Drought Monitor, The Jet Stream, El Nino, La Nina and more are all discussed in today's episode. Josh is your source for a Winter Snowpack Checkup. You can access Winter Snowpack here Snowpack Maps (usda.gov) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tuesday's First Hour: Leah TenNapel from Iowa State University Extension tells us about the results if their November soil moisture tests in November and details their upcoming informational meeting schedules. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us about today's market trade coming out of the three-day weekend with small movement on corn and soybeans. We end the hour with a special report from David Geiger on last Friday's USDA Crop Production Report.

December 2023 SW Climate Podcast – Special MailBag Episode Zack Guido and Mike Crimmins sharpened their pencils, hit the library, and did their homework to bring you a very special MailBag episode of the Southwest Climate Podcast for this month.  Thank you to all the listeners for sending in your questions and for trying to stump our hosts.  This episode is not to be missed - so grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be schooled before heading off for the end of semester break.  And have a Happy Holidays from the Southwest Climate Podcast crew! Mentions: Question 1: We are based in Northeast New Mexico in the I-25 corridor. What is the predominant drivers of summer weather and precipitation.  Are we full-on monsoonal, more influenced by plains state weather patterns, or somewhere in between? Dan The climate of the US Southwest, Sheppard et. al. 2002 Question 2: There seemed to be an abundance of DCAPE this season, which is perhaps related to all the strong winds and hail we had this monsoon. what is DCAPE? Sarah Question 3: It seems that an albedo effect after a good snowpack tends to influence/add to a poor monsoon, to some degree, through delayed surface heating… Does that hold any water or stick to the wall? Mark Observed Influence of Soil Moisture on the North American Monsoon: An Assessment Using the Stepwise Generalized Equilibrium Feedback Assessment Method, Wang et. al. 2021 Question 4: I'm wondering whether there's a clear “global warming” signal yet in the monsoon? Sarah Intensification of the North American Monsoon Rainfall as Observed From a Long-Term High-Density Gauge Network, Demaria et. al. 2019 Weakening of the North American monsoon with global warming, Pascale et. al. 2017 Increasing Future Precipitation in the Southwestern US in the Summer and Its Contrasting Mechanism With Decreasing Precipitation in the Spring, Liang et. al. 2022 The North American Monsoon precipitation response to climate warming at convection-permitting scales, Wallace et. al. 2023 Future Land Precipitation Changes Over the North American Monsoon Region Using CMIP5 and CMIP6 Simulations, Hernandez et. al. 2022 Question 5: We're wondering if anyone is studying whether climate change could eliminate the North American Monsoon as we know it and leave Arizona high and dry during the annual monsoon. Bruce & Joanna  Glacial reduction of the North American Monsoon via surface cooling and atmospheric ventilation, Tierney (2nd) et. al. 2017 Question 6: Like many people in the Tucson area I'm engaged in a lot of outdoor activities, and during monsoon these activities get pushed further up the mountains for temperature reasons. One thing that is always a complicating factor is trying to read the weather pattern to determine whether we're going to get dumped on or caught in a storm. Some clouds pass right over without a peep, others seem to become a problem quite suddenly.  Are there a few tips you can share for how to read the different monsoon clouds? Neal in Tucson   CLIMAS Member(s):   Zack Guido Michael Crimmins

December 2023 SW Climate Podcast – Special MailBag Episode Zack Guido and Mike Crimmins sharpened their pencils, hit the library, and did their homework to bring you a very special MailBag episode of the Southwest Climate Podcast for this month.  Thank you to all the listeners for sending in your questions and for trying to stump our hosts.  This episode is not to be missed - so grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be schooled before heading off for the end of semester break.  And have a Happy Holidays from the Southwest Climate Podcast crew! Mentions: Question 1: We are based in Northeast New Mexico in the I-25 corridor. What is the predominant drivers of summer weather and precipitation.  Are we full-on monsoonal, more influenced by plains state weather patterns, or somewhere in between? Dan The climate of the US Southwest, Sheppard et. al. 2002 Question 2: There seemed to be an abundance of DCAPE this season, which is perhaps related to all the strong winds and hail we had this monsoon. what is DCAPE? Sarah Question 3: It seems that an albedo effect after a good snowpack tends to influence/add to a poor monsoon, to some degree, through delayed surface heating… Does that hold any water or stick to the wall? Mark Observed Influence of Soil Moisture on the North American Monsoon: An Assessment Using the Stepwise Generalized Equilibrium Feedback Assessment Method, Wang et. al. 2021 Question 4: I'm wondering whether there's a clear “global warming” signal yet in the monsoon? Sarah Intensification of the North American Monsoon Rainfall as Observed From a Long-Term High-Density Gauge Network, Demaria et. al. 2019 Weakening of the North American monsoon with global warming, Pascale et. al. 2017 Increasing Future Precipitation in the Southwestern US in the Summer and Its Contrasting Mechanism With Decreasing Precipitation in the Spring, Liang et. al. 2022 The North American Monsoon precipitation response to climate warming at convection-permitting scales, Wallace et. al. 2023 Future Land Precipitation Changes Over the North American Monsoon Region Using CMIP5 and CMIP6 Simulations, Hernandez et. al. 2022 Question 5: We're wondering if anyone is studying whether climate change could eliminate the North American Monsoon as we know it and leave Arizona high and dry during the annual monsoon. Bruce & Joanna  Glacial reduction of the North American Monsoon via surface cooling and atmospheric ventilation, Tierney (2nd) et. al. 2017 Question 6: Like many people in the Tucson area I'm engaged in a lot of outdoor activities, and during monsoon these activities get pushed further up the mountains for temperature reasons. One thing that is always a complicating factor is trying to read the weather pattern to determine whether we're going to get dumped on or caught in a storm. Some clouds pass right over without a peep, others seem to become a problem quite suddenly.  Are there a few tips you can share for how to read the different monsoon clouds? Neal in Tucson   CLIMAS Member(s):   Zack Guido Michael Crimmins

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Lia Nogueira, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins this episode to discuss a rent paper about a study, "Economics of Deficit Irrigation Utilizing Soil Moisture Probes in the Western Corn Belt." This research offers a fresh perspective on how technological advancements like soil moisture probes can optimize irrigation strategies, particularly in water-scarce regions like the Western Corn Belt. We discuss the complex interplay between water usage, crop yields, and economic outcomes, unraveling how these factors are reshaping the way we think about sustainable agriculture. The research sheds light on the challenges faced by modern producers, and explores how data-driven irrigation methods can lead to more informed, efficient, and profitable farming practices. Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/crops/economics-deficit-irrigation-utilizing-soil-moisture-probeshttps://cap.unl.edu/crops/economics-deficit-irrigation-utilizing-soil-moisture-probes

Andy: Hello, all you listeners out there in podcast land. I hope everybody's having an amazing day after Thanksgiving. This episode is going out to the world on Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving. So I hope everybody had an awesome, relaxing end of season, sort of speak in our world and a season day after Thanksgiving. And this is, we're coming into a big week next week, which is the annual irrigation conference called the IA show. Technically it would be the irrigation association annual conference and at the conference, I will be. Not at a booth or anything formal, but demoing some technology that I've been working on for this last year, which is a long range wireless soil moisture sensor. And if you are able to join us Tuesday evening, which is the night before the show, I will have plenty of sample. And for those interested to join the beta group, some beta devices. And I thought. What better way to prep for next week than to have another discussion with my good friend, Paul Bassett, who has been helping to advise on the development of the sensor [00:02:00] and, uh, the entire, uh, let's call it a project, the entire project. So Paul, welcome back to the podcast. Oh, Paul: thanks for having me, Andy. And I can't wait to be one of the first beta users and testers of of this technology. It's been something that our industry's been needing for. Since its inception. So this is going to be one of those technologies that hopefully everyone's going to embrace because it's now going to have the soil moisture sensing, right? In the palm of your hands. Andy: That's good in the palm of your hand. When, while he's saying Paul saying that I have one in the palm of my hand and what's pretty awesome too, is I would say you are one of our industry's beta testers. You know, there's a probably just a handful, maybe there's more than a handful, but there's a few people that have always had a liking to test new products and seek out new products in just that early adopter sort of way. And you are definitely one of them. And this is not your first time, this will not be your first time beta testing soil moisture sensors because you've actually been testing them for, you know, 20 years at this point. At least Paul: 20 years for sure. And I remember when, when baseline. First came out with their control system and their soil moisture sensors. And I was ecstatic back then and still to this day on how the technology works. And I really like the taking the wired soil moisture sensor readings and converting it over to now a wireless reading, which is just phenomenal being able to transmit. Out of the ground, what the soil moisture is without a Andy: wire and to be able to try to connect the dots, so to speak, in terms of hand. No, it just rained. Let me quickly check my app and [00:04:00] see what that did to the soil profile, right? Or, you know, we adjusted some run times. I had the crew adjust some run times. Let me take a look at the app and see what that did to the moisture profile. I think that most of the time when we set a schedule on a controller, start time, run time, day of the week, it's an educated guess, right, using whatever tools we have ability at that moment in order for us to determine what the run time should be to apply the right amount of water. But there is never been really a tool, I shouldn't say never, there are some, but there's not a universally available tool that anyone could use to then see the results of. What did that adjustment from 30 minutes to 45 minutes look like, or from one hour to 30 minutes? What is it actually doing to the soil? There isn't a universal tool available that anyone can use easily and affordable to start learning. Paul: And I like what, what you've done by taking on this particular project and Finding the latest technology that's available and using the, that technology and intertwining it with soil moisture sensors, specifically, most folks aren't really aware of, you know, how this frequency transmits and how it was received and how it gets moved from the device into the palm of your hand. Why don't you tell us how that Andy: works? Yeah, there's a stack. We won't go right now all into all the details, but there's a stack of of different technologies that when you stack it together, the data basically passes through the stack and it is delivered to you in the web browser on the phone or the computer. So the device pings through a gateway, either private or public. Then it goes up to a network server and the network server passes it to an application server. Then the application server is what pushes it to the U. I. So one data point, one point of moisture has to pass through all [00:06:00] those little channels along the way in order for the user to then see it on their device. And that's been, uh, I wouldn't say it's a challenge, but it makes what seems, it makes what seems so simple, actually quite technical under the hood. It is Paul: very technical under the hood, Andy, for sure. And the way you describe it. Andy: Yeah, and you gotta sort of learn each of those, each of those, you have to learn each of those, um, pieces of technology. Because it's not just one of them. And so one of the things that I've done is, you know, gathered a group of people together, i. e. you as one of the advisors and, uh, and Nate as as an engineer, uh, and then a whole slew of other people that are sort of experts in their line of work. So it might be it's the network server developer, or it's the application server developer, or it's the hardware engineer, or it's the application developer. Um, you know, designer of the actual, uh, capsule, if you will, the hexagon. So there's kind of had to have been a T there's a whole team that's sort of working on this project, uh, to move data from the ground all the way up to the cloud or right into the palm of your hand. And what I think is pretty awesome. Is that where we, where we've landed started from an idea, you know, that you and I shared back in the spring where we kind of said, man, what would it, if sole moisture sensors were easy, what would that look like? And that's where we came up with this, you know, scan it, drop it, connect it. You know, you don't have to call anyone. You don't have to activate anything. You can just. Scan it, drop it and connect it. And, you know, so what people will, we'll see is that that is the trying to make it easy for the everyday person has been our goal and both affordable, [00:08:00] affordable and easy for the everyday person. So you can just. Grab one out of your truck, scan it, drop it, add it to your account, and you're off and running. Paul: Andy, it's phenomenal to hear that because it sounds like it's something that's been really needed in our industry to be able to have something this easy to deploy that it sounds like almost everybody could use it. It's not just for the professionals. Is that right? Andy: That's that's the goal. You know, there are products out there that have 10 X 100 X. The capabilities of what what I've been building because the The point of what I've been trying to build is something that's for everyone. Not something that is extremely scientific, not something that's research grade, not something that has to be connected to a control platform, but just a soil moisture sensor for the everyday user so they can have the tool to learn. So they can have the tool to see what happens as a result of their watering patterns. And I really think that that's a missing, a missing piece is that we don't, we are not able to connect the dots on what happens when you apply the water. We apply the water and then we We imagine what happens to it, and then we make some assumptions based on the health of the plant material. If the plant material is not healthy, then we make another assumption of I either over watered or I under watered, but we don't have a good tool to actually learn about the health. The application or precipitation rate, you know, and as it relates to the runtime on what you do. And so I think that, you know, somebody might say, I don't know really where I want to use this sensor. It's like, well, just go put it somewhere and you'll quickly have some data that will make you more curious. And you'll want to put another one in another spot because you'll get even more curious and then you'll start bringing in more data. You'll start learning and then you'll become. Over time, a better [00:10:00] irrigator because you have the, you know, cause and effect, so to speak, Paul: and, and to one of the things that I've learned through the knowledge lab that you've been working on is that, you know, this, this information that you're displaying, you're putting it in a way that It's easy for people to see it and understand it and ingest it. It's not in major graphs and very hard to see. So that's one of the things that I've really been encouraged about by the way that you're displaying the information on the application. Andy: Yeah. Again, right. It's gotta be easy and understandable and ideally in the palm of your hand, you know, the sensor in the palm of your hand and the data in the palm of your hand and I'm pretty excited about, uh, The level, let's see, how do I say this, the, I'm pretty excited about the level that the application is at for beta, you know, I think that, um, you know, a lot of products come to market as beta and they really are at level one, you know, maybe it's just one, just one graph and it's very simple, but what, uh, What the users will see in the, in the first beta launch is actually a lot of additional features in the software, um, such as notifications, users can set up an email notification that if the soil reaches a certain threshold equal to or greater than equal to or less than, et cetera, they can get an email notification, uh, right in the beta, in the beta version. That is a good, Paul: you're right. I did when you showed that to me, I was like, wow, I mean, it doesn't feel like it's irrigation technology. It doesn't, it's so much different in the way that you're able to bring it into the irrigation field, [00:12:00] um, with this technology is, is really astounding. Andy: And that's, it's interesting that you mentioned that because technology by itself would not be for any one industry because the technology is simply the technology. And so in this instance, it's about taking the technology that's available in the, in the greater world. But then applying it to our industry, using it. Um, you know, such like, uh, for instance, if the user would rather not have an email notification, but would rather have that notification run into a slack channel that they're on. That's totally possible. You know, we can send a notification when the soil moisture sensor reaches a certain threshold and send that notification through slack Paul: and forgive me for being one of the older guys on this call, but I don't use slack and I don't even know what it is. Well, Andy: you use Microsoft's version of Slack, which would be called teams. Okay. Uh, even though they're different, they're similar Slack, you know, predates teams, but, uh, you know, Slack is like, is like a chat communication tool with additional features and threads, uh, similar to Telegram. I know you use Telegram Slack would be similar and used by, you know. Used a lot by corporate America now to message with, with teams and update teams kind of like in a, uh, more efficient way than sending emails, sort of speak. And then how does it? Yeah, another modern tool, I guess. That's why I'm Paul: mentioning it. Tell me when you say that, because, you know, again, how does it interact with this, this slack? What do you, how do you Andy: set this? Yeah, I mean, the beauty of slack is let's say you've got a group of 20 people on a slack channel. And they can all be notified in Slack channel if the soil moisture reaches a certain point, right? So it's just, you know, there's a million different types of examples like that, uh, where you can take data from one source connected to another source. [00:14:00] Um, yeah. Paul: And when you're talking again, it doesn't feel like we're talking irrigation and that's what I like about what you're doing is you're bringing in technology that's not within the irrigation field and you're tying it into our application. So. That's another thing which really amazes me that you've done. Andy: Yeah, cool. Thank you. It'll be interesting. I'm really curious to see what users, number one, do with it. Where do they want to put it? What do they, what do they learn from it? What, uh, you know, what light bulbs go off for them that they didn't know before? And... Those kinds of insights will be helpful in order to, uh, improve, you know, the project, improve the product, the project to figure out which areas, you know, maybe need more focus, both from perhaps the data collection perspective, but also so that I don't have to assume what the users want. Because we need the users to use it to tell us, you know, the reasons and the places and what they need so we can build that. Paul: Well, you know, the use cases that I've started understanding when, when you came to me with this technology was that, you know, when I have a bunch of controllers out there and I'm manning to them and, you know, we have rain sensors on, they're supposed to shut them down when it rains. But we really. The settings aren't great, and you don't really have any feedback loop on those on the, uh, the rain sensor. Like, I don't know what the rain sensor set at. Is it a quarter inch? Is it an eighth of an inch? Um, and then sometimes we have to rely on remote weather stations, and I don't really ever find trust those when it rains or doesn't. So I really needed the ability to understand how the water is being applied at the site level. And I need to know when it [00:16:00] rains, what does the rain do to the moisture that I can shut the system down? So that's where I've been extremely interested in in these devices, having that capability and insight. Into what happens not only when an irrigation cycle applies the water, but what happens when it rains and how long does that take that rain to get to the moisture level in the soil that I don't need to operate my irrigation system. Andy: Mm hmm. Mm hmm. Yeah. I like just thinking about what you're saying. It's almost like, uh, those who are curious will really like. We'll probably have a great experience with the sensor because it allows them to say something such as I wonder what happens when blank, you know, fill in the blank. I wonder what happens when it rained yesterday. What did that do? Which you don't have the visibility right now. Rain sensor clicks off, but it doesn't give you any data. It's it's just a switch. But there's there's there's no data coming out of it. Speaking Paul: of switches, I know you and I don't want to get ahead of myself because there's a lot of things that you talk about in your mind that goes on with With regards to what's next and what can you do, but I know you and I've had some discussions about, you know, having this sensor tie into a local like switch in the controller, like a rain switch where that you can suspend that. irrigation cycle on the standard controller with a rain sensor type switch that connects directly to the application. Is that what I heard? Andy: Right. Yep. Uh, yeah, we can hit that for a moment. So I think in any, as soon as, as soon as you have one idea and one idea becomes a product, then all of a sudden it unlocks more things. Okay, great. We can measure the moisture, but then, well, how do we? Turn the controller off or keep the controller off. Well, we need something tied to the controller. Okay, what can we tie to the [00:18:00] controller? Well, we need some type of a receiver switch that can open and close the rain sensor terminal since that's the controllers, you know, external device connection. So if we can open and close a rain sensor terminal, then we can. pause or suspend the controller. So, you know, the idea is, uh, and I guess I'll just share it is after, you know, after the, the, the hex moisture sensor is, you know, finalized beta, et cetera. Then the idea is to have a smart switch and a smart switch would be a universal controller adapter that can be used in combination with the soil moisture sensor or really anything else. Potentially in the world that's connected to the cloud, whatever that device might be, we can connect it to our smart switch, I. E. And then connected to the irrigation controller. So you could suspend the irrigation for any other possible reason, because now the smart switch is connected to the cloud. So, yeah, keep your, uh, keep your eyes open for that one, guys, because that, that, the smart switch would work with or without a soil moisture sensor. It may be the connection to the controller for a soil moisture sensor, but you could use it, you could just use it as a remote control off switch if you want. Now, now that I think about it, Paul: well, Andy, I know, you know, all the things that you're thinking of there are extremely interesting to me, you know, I'm very curious with technology. So I'm glad you're able to, you know, bring this to market, um, and take some of your ideas and it helped enhance and save water in the irrigation industry. Andy: Yeah. Appreciate having the number one beta tester in my back pocket. Paul: Well, I'm the one that's very curious. Andy: Yeah, and so guys if you are curious and you're listening to this prior to the IA show it starts next week Uh, meet up with Paul and I, we're going to have, uh, you know, get some people together with OpConnect on Tuesday [00:20:00] evening. Uh, and then again, you can join me at the baseline brew crew if you haven't registered for that on Wednesday. Uh, but Tuesday I'll have some, I'll have some beta units of the, of the sensor and the application. So if you want to get involved and participate and be curious and join in on the project. Would love to have you. Yeah. Look forward to meeting anyone who wants to come out and say hello at the show. Paul: Well, I'm anxious, Andy, for sure, to be able to get more of these out in the field and, and test them and see what's happening in my soils. Andy: Cool. Right on. Well, thank you, Paul, for the little, uh, the little brain share, and thank you for your support and, uh, being a fantastic advisor, uh, to me and the project really appreciate it. Paul:I'm probably your number-one cheerleader. There's no doubt about that. Andy: Thanks, man. I'll see you. Next week and, uh, catch everybody else, uh, catch you guys next week on another episode of the sprinkler show. See ya

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Maybe you think soul moisture sensors don't work, and that's okay, you can call me out. I will agree that weather-based ET controllers have the potential to be better than a timer, however, I would argue that mass adoption is low, and for the systems are out in the wild, a majority of them do not operate correctly, and they leave a shit ton of doubt in the mind of the consumer.   I would also say that before you take a stance before you disagree with me, when was the last time you installed and programmed an irrigation system to run fully automatically using a soil moisture sensor?   If your answer is never, then you need to listen, learn, and give it a try, before you take a position.   So I just mentioned that I think that weather-based system mass adoption is low, and for the systems are out in the wild, a majority of them do not operate correctly, and they leave a shit ton of doubt in the mind of the consumer. And I believe that if you asked a random stranger on a park bench, or the next person that you sit next to on an airplane, what tool would be best suited to automate a sprinkler system, they would guess a soil moisture sensor. And then, when you tell them that this technology is not readily available, they will be shocked! I say, "readily available", because although it is available, it is either too costly for the everyday system, or too basic and doesn't provide the correct data or automation.

On today's episode, Kylie Harlan reports on a USDA collaborative effort to address soil moisture challenges on farms grappling with higher crop insurance and drought conditions.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board - https://walnuts.org/ PhycoTerra® - https://phycoterra.com/ Verdesian - https://vlsci.com/ BeeHero - https://www.beehero.io/

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Measuring soil moisture by hand with the “feel” method, or with modern senor technology can be a powerful irrigation management tool. I sit down with Allan Fulton (UCCE Irrigation Advisor) to discuss how to measure and interpret orchard soil moisture.You can lean more about soil moisture sensor selection at: http://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/blog/soil-moisture-sensor-selection-is-confusing/Thanks to the Pistachio Board of California and Almond Board of California for their generous financial support. Music by Muriel Gordon.