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  Keep Your Fairways Looking Great with Proper Moisture Control Having a well-maintained golf course can be the difference maker for your club, and it often comes at a high rate of maintenance and attention. One of the most important areas for many clubs is the condition in and around the greens. Many golf courses are taking the extra steps and adding soil moisture sensor technology to ensure those greens are receiving the proper watering attention they need. However, you may not know that these sensors do just as much good in areas of frequent rainfall as in desert courses. That's because they measure moisture level and, with some models, adjust the irrigation system for both dry and wet conditions. There are many different sensors out there, but some of the most common ones are manually operated, so courses aren't leaving sensors out on the course in the middle of their greens. Depending on whether you use pond water or municipal water sources, this can result in significant ...

  SMS: A Must-Have for Every Crop Every crop needs sufficient water saturation for optimal plant development. Proper irrigation can prevent a failure to thrive and increase the yield over your entire acreage. Whether you use drip irrigation or pivot irrigation, it's important to install soil moisture sensors (SMSs) that calibrate water delivery across different soil types and retention capabilities.  Too much moisture can lead to root rot and damage plants irreparably while too little water can leave your crops parched and unproductive. Speak with your Vanden Bussche Irrigation salesperson to find the right equipment to regulate soil on your operations or your client’s property. “Soil moisture sensors are essential farming tools that come with online applications that make it easy to monitor and adjust your irrigation strategy remotely. This is a must-have for every crop,”  -Gerad Vanden Bussche   What Is a Soil Moisture Sensor? Soil moisture sensors measure the Volu...

  How Soil Moisture Sensors Help You Automate Your Customers’ Irrigation  “My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.” - Mitch Hedberg Soil moisture represents the amount of water stored in your soil. Soil moisture retention depends on numerous factors including: Precipitation (rainfall) Temperature Humidity Soil type and quality Whether you manage your own farm or provide landscaping services for golf courses, apartment buildings, commercial spaces, large estates, or residential property, accurately measuring soil moisture can make the rest of your job easier.  Vanden Bussche Irrigation offers  soil moisture sensors  from the industry's top brands so that you have access to the right equipment for your employer, property, or customers. Learn why this equipment is so important, how to use it, and other essential information that will help you utilize this technology. Why Is Soil Moisture Important? Knowing soil moisture content allows landscape...

  Drip Irrigation Saves Precious Resources There are many advantages of installing  drip irrigation systems  on farms and other agricultural operations. The agricultural industry has done it for more than half a century. With rising interest rates, inflation, and fuel costs, many landowners are now looking for ways to save across their operations. Maybe spending thousands of dollars on drip irrigation systems seems counterintuitive. However, there are many upsides that will compensate you for the initial investment.  At Vanden Bussche Irrigation, we provide agricultural irrigation solutions that can help you find efficient ways to keep thirsty crops satisfied!   Surface vs. Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems There are two types of drip irrigation systems, surface and subsurface. Drip irrigation is the most efficient system for delivering water and nutrients to growing crops. The system is added after you plant the crops to deliver water during dry periods. ...