Troy Peters, left, explains the functions of a neutron probe to Washington State University students Prossie Nakawuka, middle, and Romulus Okwany. Good irrigation water management will increase yields, improve crop quality, conserve water, save energy, decrease fertilizer requirements, and reduce nonpoint source pollution. Using soil moisture measurements is one of the best and simplest ways to get feedback to help make improved water management decisions. However, the installation, calibration, and interpretation of the data from these instruments can be overwhelming for busy growers. The major types of soil moisture sensors are listed in Table 1. Research continues to show that […]