SoilMoisture Equipment Corp. and Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. are innovators and manufacturers specializing in integrated water resources, soil hydrology, and meteorological measurements and information systems.
Our focus is on providing advanced measurement solutions tailored to optimize specific management needs. Our product offerings and services cater to a wide range of environmental and soil monitoring applications, including research, climatological monitoring, water resource forecasting, agriculture, golf, sports turf, civil engineering, property protection, and more.
SoilMoisture and Stevens have been innovative companies with over 40 patents in the companies’ history that have established many of today’s standards in water and soil hydrology measurements. We continue our commitment to building on our reputation for innovative agronomy and soil science research and applications through the delivery of high-quality products and solutions.
SoilMoisture along with Stevens’ vision is to be the #1 company in soil hydrology measurement solutions, driving positive environmental impact and empowering informed decision-making worldwide.
We envision a future where every soil ecosystem is understood, monitored, and managed with precision, fostering sustainable agriculture, water resource management, and ecosystem resilience. Through continuous innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence, we aim to redefine the boundaries of soil hydrology science, enabling a world where every drop of water is valued, every soil profile is optimized, and everyone lives in a sustainable ecosystem.
SoilMoisture Equipment Corp. was founded in 1955 by Mr. Percy Skaling, who was collaborating with renowned soil physics scientist Dr. L.A. Richards at the United States Salinity Lab, which is now affiliated with UC Riverside. Dr. Richards was a pioneer in modern soil physics and hydrology and played a key role in assisting Percy Skaling bringing new measurement instruments to the market in the field of soil physics, soil hydrology, and agronomy. These instruments have since become essential tools for soil physics laboratories world-wide.
SoilMoisure has developed a renowned line of products, including Tensiometers, Soil Moisture Retention Curve Systems, SoilMoisture Porous Ceramics, the Guelph Permeameter, the Trase TDR moisture sensor technology, Suction Cup Lysimeters, Plant Water Potential Consoles, Soil Water Samplers, and G-Blocks. These products have become widely recognized and are frequently referenced in soil hydrology and soil physics textbooks, as well as in regulatory documents, scientific publications, and professional standards. The soil water retention coefficients utilized by the US Department of Agriculture in the 1980s were established with the assistance of SoilMoisture’s high-quality ceramics and instruments. Currently, the USDA’s National Soil Labs continue to depend on SoilMoisture’s products for the advancement of the US National Soil Survey, which plays a vital role in supporting crop production across the country.
In 1980, Dr. G.C. Topp from the University of Toronto published the Topp Equation. This equation served as the initial comprehensive soil moisture calibration for time domain reflectometry (TDR), which is widely used today in soil moisture measurements. Subsequently, Dr. Topp collaborated with SoilMoisture in the early 1980s to develop the first commercially available portable soil moisture sensor, which is now recognized as the Trase TDR. With a rich history spanning decades, SoilMoisture is a well-regarded brand within various industries including soil sciences, construction research, agriculture, agronomy, environmental sciences, geology, mining, and oil industry. SoilMoisture is a top choice for professionals in these fields, and is widely recognized as the leader in the global soil physics and soil hydrology markets.
In October 2022, SoilMoisture Equipment Corp. was acquired from the Whitney Skaling family by Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. (Stevens) and Mr. Alan Farsad, PhD Soil Physics. Stevens brings their knowledge and technologies in environmental data acquisition, water resource and soil science monitoring to SoilMoisture’s soil physics and soil hydrology expertise in agronomy, TDR technology and scientific research measurements.
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SoilMoisture’s mission is to provide established soil measurement solutions and to revolutionize soil monitoring and management through innovative technologies. We are committed to empowering researchers, farmers, environmental scientists, engineers, and land managers with accurate data to advance the understanding of the soil hydrology dynamics, to optimize resource use, to enhance agricultural productivity, and to promote sustainable land stewardship. By combining cutting-edge soil measurement technology with a passion for environmental sustainability, we strive to create solutions that foster resilience in the face of climate change, protect natural ecosystems, and ensure a healthier, more productive planet for future generations.
Our advanced solutions or sensors, data acquisition platforms, and software platforms are designed to optimize water resource management, soil management, and enable accurate forecasting. Our approach begins with a thorough understanding of our customers’ objectives, allowing us to develop tailored systems that encompass electronic sensors, information storage and process control instruments, communication equipment, and software for data presentation and predictive analysis. By leveraging these comprehensive solutions, our customers gain valuable insights into environmental conditions and make informed decisions in a streamlined manner.