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2011 TLE Speaker Jon Peters Max. Agronomics In Landscapes/Soil Moisture Sensors06-15-11 | News

Maximizing Agronomics In Landscapes/Soil Moisture Sensors - 2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified

Presented by: Jon Peters, Baseline Systems
Wednesday October 13 - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Course Description:

The key information required to make agronomically sound irrigation decisions is reviewed, including the relative relationships of soil type, soil water holding characteristics, and plant water requirements. Optimal water management and the agronomic relationship between plants and soils is discussed. The relative benefits and challenges of weather based and soil moisture based irrigation decision making are reviewed. Specific capabilities of soil moisture based irrigation controls are discussed with implications for long term performance, control, and effectiveness. Relative performance of various soil moisture measurement techniques are reviewed, and an overall summary of agronomic benefits of various smart watering approaches is provided.

Biography:

Jon Peters, - Jon is the Director of Sales, at Baseline Inc. During Jon?EUR??,,????'?????<

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