--- title: Irrigation Education Blog | Irrigation Technology description: Irrigation Technology | Read all about irrigation.education courses and training on the irrigation.education blog. Learning and training equal expertise. The knowledge you gain will empower you to make the best decisions for your operation. --- [![irrigation-education_logo](https://blog.irrigation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/irrigation-education_logo.png?width=450&height=107&name=irrigation-education_logo.png "irrigation-education_logo")](http://irrigation.education/home) - [Home](http://www.irrigation.education/) - [About Us](http://www.irrigation.education/about) - [Blog](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog) - [Sign Up](https://valmont.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?c=irr_irred_self_reg&__hstc=215095496.a36eec866753d1a673917fdb4087adfc.1539097036995.1539110012454.1539112831363.5&__hssc=215095496.20.1539112831363&__hsfp=1694357499) - [Log In](https://valmont.csod.com/client/valmont/grower.aspx?__hstc=215095496.a36eec866753d1a673917fdb4087adfc.1539097036995.1539110012454.1539112831363.5&__hssc=215095496.20.1539112831363&__hsfp=1694357499) - [Contact Us](http://www.irrigation.education/contact) ## [Get Connected Crop Management with Valley 365®](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/get-connected-crop-management) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Mar 30, 2020 1:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/V365%20press%20release%20photo.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/get-connected-crop-management) Valley® Irrigation has launched a platform that helps growers manage, control, and share data analytics between connected devices. Valley 365® is a cloud-based, single sign-on platform for connected crop management that brings together the best features of existing Valley technology, such as AgSense®, Valley Scheduling™, Valley Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI), and Valley Insights™, into a single easy-to-use interface. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/get-connected-crop-management) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/get-connected-crop-management#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [Reduce Risk and Maximize Yields with Irrigation Scheduling](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/irrigation_scheduling) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Oct 30, 2018 12:59:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/valleyscheduling.png)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/irrigation_scheduling) For generations, conscientious farmers have been practicing the manual method of soil moisture monitoring based on how the soil "feels". If it feels too dry, irrigate; if it feels too wet, wait a couple days. This classic method can be effective with proper training and experience; however, it's very cumbersome and time-consuming. With new advances in technology, farmers no longer need to guess when and how much to water, nor visit the field to find out. Valley® Irrigation has an irrigation scheduling and soil-moisture monitoring tool called Valley SchedulingTM that reduces guesswork and provides easy-to-understand irrigation recommendations based on field-proven science. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/irrigation_scheduling) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/irrigation_scheduling#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [How to Track Irrigation Run Time](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/valley-irrigation-run-time-app) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Jul 23, 2018 8:47:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/ie-blog-post---392016---know-whats-out-there.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/valley-irrigation-run-time-app) Are you looking for a way to keep track of the pivots on your farm? The Valley® Irrigation Run Time™ mobile application is a free, new resource that calculates pivot cycles and helps you track run time. With the full mobility of a smartphone or tablet, you can add notes on each machine for access any time, anywhere, no matter what brand of pivot you use.  [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/valley-irrigation-run-time-app) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/valley-irrigation-run-time-app#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [Connecting Your Farm](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/connecting-your-farm-telemetry) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Nov 29, 2017 3:29:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/BS3%20on%20laptop%202016.png)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/connecting-your-farm-telemetry) Telemetry systems are found in many places – cars, smart meters, power sources, robots, and more. In agriculture, telemetry is becoming a popular tool for monitoring farm equipment. Did you know you can access and control your center pivot using your smart phone or computer? [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/connecting-your-farm-telemetry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/connecting-your-farm-telemetry#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [Get the Most From Your BaseStation3](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/basestation3) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Aug 16, 2017 9:47:46 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/basestation-grower.png)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/basestation3) There are a number of tools you need to keep your center pivot irrigation system operating properly. Sometimes, the most valuable tools are not the ones in your toolbox. Software solutions, like Valley® [BaseStation3™](http://www.valleyirrigation.com/valley-irrigation/us/control-technology/basestation3) can be just as valuable of a tool as your favorite pair of pliers. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/basestation3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/basestation3#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [3 Things to Consider When Investing in Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/3-things-to-consider-when-investing-in-irrigation-technology) Posted by [AgSense](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/agsense) on Aug 4, 2017 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/agsense.png)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/3-things-to-consider-when-investing-in-irrigation-technology) The original AgSense hardware and software was primarily for simple remote pivot irrigation monitoring with very little pivot control available. In the last five years, it has evolved into a far more comprehensive remote farm management system. The grower can now, in many cases, monitor and control up to 100% of their irrigation equipment and functions remotely from a computer or smart phone. They can also control additional applications around the farm such as soil moisture, grain temperature, and interactive load demand management with participating power companies. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/3-things-to-consider-when-investing-in-irrigation-technology) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/3-things-to-consider-when-investing-in-irrigation-technology#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [A Grower's Guide to the Internet of Things for Irrigation](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/a-growers-guide-to-the-internet-of-things-for-irrigation) Posted by [Valley Irrigation](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/valley-irrigation) on Jun 7, 2017 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://blog.valleyirrigation.com/hubfs/Valley_Files/Valley_-_Blog/Post_Artwork/blog-post-322017-3.jpg?t=1495037835455)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/a-growers-guide-to-the-internet-of-things-for-irrigation) Over the past few years, we have seen more and more people adopt home and personal automation tools; these have simply become a way of life. Google, Amazon and Nest, among others, have taken the automation market by storm and have created a demand for connecting people to the internet beyond just using a personal computer. People are using this Internet of Things (more commonly known as IoT) concept to live their lives more efficiently; they keep going back to the internet and back to the Cloud. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/a-growers-guide-to-the-internet-of-things-for-irrigation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/a-growers-guide-to-the-internet-of-things-for-irrigation#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [The Benefits of Irrigation Management and Scheduling](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/the-benefits-of-irrigation-management-and-scheduling) Posted by [Ian Jolovich and Daniel Burgard](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/ian-jolovich-and-daniel-burgard) on May 24, 2017 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://blog.valleyirrigation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-Aqua-Trac-Picture.jpg?t=1495035521247&width=978&height=734&name=New-Aqua-Trac-Picture.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/the-benefits-of-irrigation-management-and-scheduling) In farming, no matter if the crop is corn, potatoes, or grass hay, the name of the game is water. Whether it comes from Mother Nature in Kansas or from center pivot irrigation in California, the number one input to the crop is water. Water can carry nutrients from the soil through the roots to the plant, so that it can grow and return a yield; unfortunately, it can also run off the field, carrying nutrients and topsoil with it, or it can leach nutrients past the roots. Loss of water and nutrients have the same result – lost dollars – both in operating and fertilizer costs. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/the-benefits-of-irrigation-management-and-scheduling) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/the-benefits-of-irrigation-management-and-scheduling#comments-listing) Topics: [Irrigation Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/irrigation-technology) ## [Irrigation Control Technology](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/irrigation-control-technology) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Dec 15, 2015 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://az276019.vo.msecnd.net/valmontstaging/images/default-source/irrigation---optimized-images/irrigation.education-blog/blog-posts/control-technology---irrigation-education---technology---blog-post.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/irrigation-control-technology) --- Spending hours each day driving to the field, starting, stopping, and checking on your center pivot is now a thing of the past. With recent advances in irrigation technology, many growers are taking advantage of equipment that lets them manage their pivots remotely. With the right equipment, you can streamline your operation without missing out on the things that really matter in life – whether it’s dinner with the family or re-investing that time into other areas of your farm. Increasing the efficiency of your operation will not only give you more time, but can also lower labor costs. 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