In the rapid development of precision agriculture in the United States, Teros 12 soil sensor has become a core tool for field farms, scientific research institutions and smart irrigation systems with its high precision, durability and wireless transmission capabilities.
Core advantages:
Multi-parameter monitoring: synchronous measurement of soil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity (EC)
Industrial-grade durability: IP68 protection, stable operation in extreme environments of -40°C~60°C
Seamless compatibility: support for multiple data transmission protocols such as LoRaWAN and SDI-12
This article analyzes how Teros 12 changes the decision-making method of American agriculture through 3 typical application cases.
Typical case analysis
Case 1: Precision irrigation of almond orchards in California’s Central Valley
Background
Problem: California’s drought policy restricts water use, and traditional irrigation methods cause water stress in almond trees, reducing production by 15%~20%.
Solution: Deploy Teros 12 + ZENTRA Cloud platform every 40 acres to monitor root zone water dynamics in real time.
Effect
Water saving 22% (annual water bill savings of $18,000)
Almond yield increased by 12% (data source: UC Davis 2023 study)
Case 2: Iowa – Nitrogen fertilizer optimization in corn-soybean rotation fields
Background
Challenges: Traditional fertilization relies on the calendar system, with nitrogen fertilizer utilization rate of only 30%~40%, and serious leaching pollution.
Innovative solution: Predict nitrogen demand through soil EC data of Teros 12 combined with AI model.
Results
Reduced nitrogen fertilizer use by 25%, and corn yield increased by 8% (experimental data from Iowa State University)
Received USDA Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) bonus of $12,000/farm
Case 3: Arizona – Soilless cultivation monitoring of greenhouse tomatoes
Pain points
In coconut bran substrate cultivation, manual detection of pH and EC is time-consuming and delayed, resulting in quality fluctuations.
Technical solution: Teros 12 is embedded in the cultivation tank and uploads data to the platform every 15 minutes.
Benefits
Labor costs reduced by 40%
Tomato sugar content is stable at above 7.2°Brix (in line with Whole Foods procurement standards)
Technical performance
Measurement accuracy: ±3% VWC (0~50%)
Communication protocol: LoRaWAN/SDI-12
Protection level: IP68 (can be buried for 10 years), IP67 (recommended to be replaced every 1~3 years)
Note: Teros 12′s TDR (time domain reflectometry) technology is more resistant to salt interference than capacitive sensors.
The popularity of Teros 12 marks the shift of American agriculture from experience-driven to data-driven:
Farmers: reduce resource waste and improve compliance (such as California SGMA Groundwater Act)
Scientific research institutions: obtain long-term continuous data sets to accelerate variety selection
Agricultural finance: insurance and loans begin to accept sensor data as a basis for risk assessment
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Post time: Jun-13-2025