Recently, intelligent soil monitoring systems based on LoRaWAN Internet of Things technology are being rapidly deployed on farms across North America. This low-power, wide-coverage wireless sensor network is providing unprecedented data support for precision agriculture in North America with its unique technical advantages, leading a digital transformation in agricultural management.
Midwestern United States: The “Underground Monitoring Network” of Large-scale Farms
In the ten-thousand-acre cornfields of Kansas, the HONDE LoRaWAN soil sensor system deployed is playing an important role. These sensors can continuously monitor the temperature, humidity and conductivity of different soil layers, and the data is transmitted to the cloud platform through the LoRaWAN gateway. Farmer Miller said, “This system enables us to precisely grasp the soil conditions of each field, and irrigation decisions no longer rely on guguesses.” Measured data shows that the system has helped the farm save 30% of water and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by 25%.
Canadian Prairie provinces: “Permafrost Monitors” for Barley Cultivation
In the barley growing areas of Alberta, the LoRaWAN soil temperature monitoring system is helping farmers cope with the challenges of planting timing during the spring thawing period. The sensor monitors the soil temperature changes in real time. When the temperature stably passes the 5℃ threshold, it automatically issues a planting reminder. This innovation enables farmers to accurately grasp the best sowing period, and the prediction accuracy rate of the sowing window this spring is as high as 95%.
Western United States: The “Microclimate Manager” of Vineyards
In the Napa Valley vineyards of California, HONDE’s LoRaWAN soil monitoring system works in conjunction with weather stations. The system provides precise decision support for the irrigation system by monitoring the changes in soil moisture in the root layer and combining the temperature and humidity data transmitted by LoRaWAN. The technical director of the winery disclosed: “This system helps us achieve precise water stress management for different grape varieties, significantly enhancing the quality of the grapes.”
Northern Mexico: The “Smart Dispatcher” of Water-saving Agriculture
In the farms of the Sonora Desert region, the LoRaWAN soil monitoring system is helping to address the severe water shortage. The system automatically calculates the evapotranspiration of crops by monitoring changes in soil moisture content and is directly linked to the irrigation system. Local agricultural department data shows that farms adopting this system have reduced water consumption by 35% while maintaining production.
The technical advantages are prominent
LoRaWAN technology demonstrates unique advantages in this application: its ultra-low power consumption feature enables the battery life of sensors to reach 3 to 5 years. The wide coverage capability ensures stable data transmission even in remote farmlands. The AD hoc network function supports rapid deployment and flexible expansion. These features perfectly meet the actual needs of agricultural applications.
The industry has a profound influence:
According to the North American Precision Agriculture Association, more than 15% of large farms have currently deployed LoRaWAN soil monitoring systems. It is expected that by 2026, this proportion will increase to 40%. Industry experts point out that the popularization of this technology is changing the traditional agricultural management model and promoting the rapid development of agricultural production towards digitalization and intelligence.
From corn in the central United States to the Canadian savannah, from California vineyards to desert farms in Mexico, the LoRaWAN soil monitoring system is demonstrating strong application potential across the North American continent. This technology not only enhances agricultural production efficiency but also provides a reliable technical path for achieving sustainable agricultural development, marking a new stage of development for smart agriculture in North America.
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Post time: Nov-12-2025