Channel Title: METER Group Channel Description: METER Group designs and manufactures scientific instrumentation that delivers real-time, high-resolution environmental data to the agricultural, urban, and environmental research sectors. Through the power of our employees, METER combines science, engineering and design to develop smart and easy to use products which enable our customers to get precise information and address meaningful problems. METER is focused on markets like environmental research, geotechnical engineering, commercial agriculture, turf, green infrastructure, slope stability, and more. <video> Did you miss our latest #webinar Description: See the VARIOS: https://metergroup.com/products/varios/ In this webinar, discover how the innovative VARIOS system revolutionizes thermal conductivity measurements, offering precision, efficiency, and compliance with ASTM D5334 standards. Learn how automated thermal dryout curves eliminate manual errors, save time, and provide reliable results for applications like soil analysis, insulation testing, and underground projects. Explore the advantages of transient line heat source methods and how VARIOS integrates HYPROP technology to streamline your workflow. 🚀 Key Takeaways: Automated thermal conductivity measurements Accurate dryout curve generation Optimized for moist and heterogeneous materials Engineered for precision and ease of use See the VARIOS: https://metergroup.com/products/varios/ #webinar #soilscience #innovation #research #scientist #scienceandtechnology #geotech #engineering </video> <video> We Measure the World | Irrigation management tools Description: Discover METER sensors: https://metergroup.com/meter-products/ As the climate continues to change, water distribution across the planet shifts in unpredictable ways. Historical data can no longer be relied on as traditional moisture-rich areas are experiencing longer, more frequent droughts and arid landscapes now have flooding to manage. In this episode, Dr. Matt Yost, agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University, discusses his research in commercial agriculture and how producers can benefit from the certainty of high-accuracy soil moisture and weather instruments to achieve precision irrigation in these uncertain times. Notes: Dr. Matt Yost is an associate professor, associate department head, and agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University. He obtained his PhD in applied Plant Science at the University of Minnesota, after which he spent several years doing post-doctoral research in Minnesota and Missouri. His research and extension efforts focus on water optimization in agriculture, soil health, precision agriculture, and adaptive nutrient management. Matt is also currently serving as director of USU crops and presiding Chair of the agronomic production systems section of the American Society of Agronomy. Links to learn more about Matt Yost: - Dr. Matt Yost on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4QKGdBUAAAAJ&hl=en - Dr. Matt Yost on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matt-Yost - Dr. Matt Yost at Utah State University: https://caas.usu.edu/directory/yost-matt - Dr. Matt Yost on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-yost-agroclimate/ Subscribe: https://metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/podcast Follow us: https://twitter.com/meter_env https://www.linkedin.com/company/meter-group Questions? Our scientists have decades of experience helping researchers and growers measure the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Talk to an expert: Request a quote Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast and on this posting are those of the individual speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by METER. #shorts #podcast #irrigation #farming #soilhealth #soilscience #environmentalscience #sustainability </video> <video> How Real-Time Weather Data Transforms Construction Scheduling Efficiency Description: See the ATMOS 41W wireless weather station: https://metergroup.com/products/atmos-41-wireless-remote-weather-station/ Discover how real-time weather data and automation are revolutionizing construction planning. Traditional methods of manually checking multiple weather apps to optimize scheduling are inefficient—especially when extreme weather impacts quality and productivity. In this video, learn how tools like PaveWise and the ATMOS 41W provide up-to-the-minute weather insights, helping crews adapt quickly and make smarter decisions in the field. Perfect for anyone seeking better efficiency in weather-dependent industries! </video> <video> Office Hours Q&A | Can you develop an accurate release curve using only volumetric water content? Description: Watch the full episode: https://metergroup.com/office-hours-qa/office-hours-15-labros-instruments/ Discover METER sensors: https://www.metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/products Time and labor are always at a premium in the lab. That’s why it is so crucial to have a system of instrumentation like LABROS that is designed to work together and complement each other. In this METER Group Office Hours Live Q & A session, join Leo Rivera and Shaun Weldon as they tackle questions about: - How can air entry be found on a soil moisture release curve? - How can soil moisture release curves be used to interpret the changes in soil moisture behavior after wildfires? - Can I combine data from the WP4C with HYPROP data? - Can the WP4C measure the water potential of plant leaves? - Can the KSAT and HYPROP measure soilless media? - How can temperature change or influence KSAT measurements? - And more Presenters: Leo Rivera is a research scientist and Director of Science Outreach at METER Group. He earned his undergraduate degree in Agriculture Systems Management and Master's degree in Soil Science at Texas A&M University. There he helped develop an infiltration system for measuring hydraulic conductivity used by the NRCS in Texas. Leo is the force behind application development in METER’s hydrology instrumentation, including the SATURO, HYPROP, and WP4C. He also works in R&D to explore new instrumentation for water and nutrient movement in soil. Shaun Weldon operates as the SATURO, HYPROP, and tensiometer product manager at METER Group, the world leader in soil moisture measurement. He has over seven years of experience helping researchers measure the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Learn more about Leo Rivera and Shaun Weldon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardo-rivera-71422143 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunweldon Subscribe to our podcast: https://metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/podcast Follow us: https://twitter.com/meter_env https://www.linkedin.com/company/meter-group Questions? Our scientists have decades of experience helping researchers and growers measure the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Talk to an expert: Request a quote Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this Office Hours and on this posting are those of the individual speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by METER. #podcast #environmentalscience #science #soilscience #research #laboratoryequipment #soilhealth </video> <video> Sustainable Agriculture: Balancing Water, Nutrients, and Pollutants Description: Listen to the podcast: https://metergroup.com/podcasts/episode-31-the-fight-against-soil-and-nutrient-loss/ In this podcast episode of "We Measure the World," we delve into the complexities of achieving water balance in agriculture and ecosystems. Join agricultural engineer and University of Idaho professor Erin Brooks as he discusses: -The critical balance between water, nutrients, and pollutants. -The impact of crop cover and management choices on hydrology. -Integrating fieldwork with modeling for effective ecosystem management. Erin Brooks holds a bachelor's in Agricultural Engineering from Washington State University, a master's from the University of Minnesota, and a doctorate from the University of Idaho, all specializing in Hydrologic Measurement and Modeling. His research focuses on managing ecosystems through a combination of field experiments and modeling. #AgriculturalEngineering #WaterManagement #EcosystemBalance #SoilHealth #NutrientManagement </video> <video> ATMOS 41 weather stations + TAHMO Making a difference in Africa Description: Read the full story: https://www.metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/case-studies/tahmo-weather-stations-africa LEARNING HOW TO FARM BETTER In the upcoming century, world population will reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. We will need to produce more food - and for that, we desperately need more and better farming. WMO RESOLUTIONS 40 & 25 The TAHMO initiative supports World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Resolutions 40 and 25 by giving free access to raw weather data for scientific research and government use. In this video, a teacher who has access to a METER ATMOS 41 weather station distributed by TAHMO tells how it changes the lives of his students. View METER weather stations: https://www.metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/products/atmos-41w-wireless-remote-weather-station #shorts #weather #sustainability #science #innovation </video> <video> How to get complete, fast, full range soil moisture release curves Description: Learn more: https://metergroup.com/measurement-insights/soil-moisture-release-curves-what-they-are-why-you-need-them-how-to-use-them/ Soil moisture release curves give you critical information about your soil. Researchers use them as a predictive and diagnostic tool to understand issues like soil shrink-swell capacity, cation exchange capacity, soil-specific surface area, sustainable irrigation, and more. Discover how to use a moisture release curve (also called a soil water characteristic curve) to analyze individual soil behaviors with respect to water. Learn more: meter.ly/curves #geotechnicalengineering #precisionirrigation #soilscience #soil #soillab TRANSCRIPT What if you could see a complete soil moisture release curve tailored to every soil type you work with, not just a handful of data points, but a high resolution curve with hundreds of data points showing exactly how your soil releases water. Now imagine generating that curve in days, not months. Traditional methods are slow, labor intensive, and leave you with incomplete data. And incomplete data leads to imprecise predictions, costing you time, resources and results. But a complete, high resolution soil moisture curve gives you the precision you need to unlock critical insights. Predict plant water uptake, understand deep drainage, model runoff and much more Modern lab instruments now deliver that precision. The HYPROP generates detailed curves in the wet range automatically. The WP4C completes the curve at the dry end. Incomplete soil moisture data costs you. It leads to bad decisions, flawed models and unreliable outcomes. Complete, accurate, soil, moisture data changes, everything. The right tools, the HYPROP and WP4C put that power in your hands. Learn more: https://metergroup.com/measurement-insights/soil-moisture-release-curves-what-they-are-why-you-need-them-how-to-use-them/ </video> <video> We Measure the World Podcast | Tracking water movement Description: Discover METER sensors: https://metergroup.com/meter-products/ As the climate continues to change, water distribution across the planet shifts in unpredictable ways. Historical data can no longer be relied on as traditional moisture-rich areas are experiencing longer, more frequent droughts and arid landscapes now have flooding to manage. In this episode, Dr. Matt Yost, agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University, discusses his research in commercial agriculture and how producers can benefit from the certainty of high-accuracy soil moisture and weather instruments to achieve precision irrigation in these uncertain times. Notes: Dr. Matt Yost is an associate professor, associate department head, and agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University. He obtained his PhD in applied Plant Science at the University of Minnesota, after which he spent several years doing post-doctoral research in Minnesota and Missouri. His research and extension efforts focus on water optimization in agriculture, soil health, precision agriculture, and adaptive nutrient management. Matt is also currently serving as director of USU crops and presiding Chair of the agronomic production systems section of the American Society of Agronomy. Links to learn more about Matt Yost: - Dr. Matt Yost on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4QKGdBUAAAAJ&hl=en - Dr. Matt Yost on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matt-Yost - Dr. Matt Yost at Utah State University: https://caas.usu.edu/directory/yost-matt - Dr. Matt Yost on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-yost-agroclimate/ Subscribe: https://metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/podcast Follow us: https://twitter.com/meter_env https://www.linkedin.com/company/meter-group Questions? Our scientists have decades of experience helping researchers and growers measure the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Talk to an expert: Request a quote Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast and on this posting are those of the individual speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by METER. #shorts #podcast #irrigation #farming #soilhealth #soilscience #environmentalscience #sustainability </video> <video> Happy Holidays from METER Description: Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on everything the year has brought us. Through it all, we are most grateful for the opportunity to partner with clients like you. Thank you for trusting METER when simplicity, precision, and reliability matter most. Your partners at METER Group https://metergroup.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/meter-group/ Subscribe to the We Measure the World Podcast https://metergroup.com/knowledge-base/podcast/ #environmentalscience #podcast #science </video> <video> Webinar: Automated Thermal Conductivity--Simplify Thermal Dryout Curves with VARIOS Description: See the VARIOS: https://metergroup.com/products/varios/ In this webinar, discover how the innovative VARIOS system revolutionizes thermal conductivity measurements, offering precision, efficiency, and compliance with ASTM D5334 standards. Learn how automated thermal dryout curves eliminate manual errors, save time, and provide reliable results for applications like soil analysis, insulation testing, and underground projects. Explore the advantages of transient line heat source methods and how VARIOS integrates HYPROP technology to streamline your workflow. 🚀 Key Takeaways: Automated thermal conductivity measurements Accurate dryout curve generation Optimized for moist and heterogeneous materials Engineered for precision and ease of use See the VARIOS: https://metergroup.com/products/varios/ </video> <video> G. A. Harris Fellowship Winner uses METER sensors to measure sap flow Description: Grant A. Harris Fellowship | Receive $10,000 in Research Instrumentation Learn more here: https://metergroup.com/company/grants/ Lauren Tucker, Idaho State University HOW TO APPLY: https://metergroup.com/company/grants/grant-harris-fellowship-application/ #podcast #grant #research #science </video> <video> Soil Health: How Biochar Enhances Soil Water Retention and Reduces Evaporation Description: Hear the full podcast: https://metergroup.com/podcasts/episode-23-the-power-of-soil-health-in-sustainable-agriculture/ Dr. Dedrick Davis, Assistant Professor in Soil Physics at Alabama A&M University discusses how biochar impacts soil water retention and hydrologic processes, such as evaporation. In this podcast, he explores the critical role of biochar in maintaining soil moisture from saturation to extremely dry conditions. Learn why understanding the soil water retention curve is essential for improving water management and sustainable agriculture. 🔬 Topics covered: Biochar's role in soil water retention Evaporation processes near the soil surface Importance of soil water retention curves Check out more We Measure the World Podcasts for insights on sustainable soil management! https://metergroup.com/knowledge-base/podcast/ #Biochar #SoilScience #SustainableAgriculture #soilhealth </video> <video> We Measure The World—Episode 41: Getting irrigation right in a drought-stricken world Description: Discover METER sensors: https://metergroup.com/meter-products/ As the climate continues to change, water distribution across the planet shifts in unpredictable ways. Historical data can no longer be relied on as traditional moisture-rich areas are experiencing longer, more frequent droughts and arid landscapes now have flooding to manage. In this episode, Dr. Matt Yost, agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University, discusses his research in commercial agriculture and how producers can benefit from the certainty of high-accuracy soil moisture and weather instruments to achieve precision irrigation in these uncertain times. Notes: Dr. Matt Yost is an associate professor, associate department head, and agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University. He obtained his PhD in applied Plant Science at the University of Minnesota, after which he spent several years doing post-doctoral research in Minnesota and Missouri. His research and extension efforts focus on water optimization in agriculture, soil health, precision agriculture, and adaptive nutrient management. Matt is also currently serving as director of USU crops and presiding Chair of the agronomic production systems section of the American Society of Agronomy. Links to learn more about Matt Yost: - Dr. Matt Yost on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4QKGdBUAAAAJ&hl=en - Dr. Matt Yost on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matt-Yost - Dr. Matt Yost at Utah State University: https://caas.usu.edu/directory/yost-matt - Dr. Matt Yost on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-yost-agroclimate/ Subscribe: https://metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/podcast Follow us: https://twitter.com/meter_env https://www.linkedin.com/company/meter-group Questions? Our scientists have decades of experience helping researchers and growers measure the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Talk to an expert: Request a quote Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast and on this posting are those of the individual speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by METER. </video> <video> We Measure the World Podcast | Irrigation scheduling Description: Discover METER sensors: https://metergroup.com/meter-products/ As the climate continues to change, water distribution across the planet shifts in unpredictable ways. Historical data can no longer be relied on as traditional moisture-rich areas are experiencing longer, more frequent droughts and arid landscapes now have flooding to manage. In this episode, Dr. Matt Yost, agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University, discusses his research in commercial agriculture and how producers can benefit from the certainty of high-accuracy soil moisture and weather instruments to achieve precision irrigation in these uncertain times. Notes: Dr. Matt Yost is an associate professor, associate department head, and agroclimate extension specialist at Utah State University. He obtained his PhD in applied Plant Science at the University of Minnesota, after which he spent several years doing post-doctoral research in Minnesota and Missouri. His research and extension efforts focus on water optimization in agriculture, soil health, precision agriculture, and adaptive nutrient management. Matt is also currently serving as director of USU crops and presiding Chair of the agronomic production systems section of the American Society of Agronomy. Links to learn more about Matt Yost: - Dr. Matt Yost on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4QKGdBUAAAAJ&hl=en - Dr. Matt Yost on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matt-Yost - Dr. Matt Yost at Utah State University: https://caas.usu.edu/directory/yost-matt - Dr. Matt Yost on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-yost-agroclimate/ Subscribe: https://metergroup.com/en/meter-environment/podcast Follow us: https://twitter.com/meter_env https://www.linkedin.com/company/meter-group Questions? Our scientists have decades of experience helping researchers and growers measure the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Talk to an expert: Request a quote Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast and on this posting are those of the individual speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by METER. #shorts #podcast #irrigation #farming #soilhealth #soilscience #environmentalscience #sustainability </video> <video> Empowering Environmental Research: Win a Grant A. Harris Fellowship Description: Learn more: https://metergroup.com/company/grants/ Discover how the Grant A. Harris Fellowship is transforming environmental, agriculture and geotechnical research by awarding $60,000 in METER instrumentation to graduate students in agricultural, environmental, or geotechnical sciences. Learn about the legacy of Dr. Grant A. Harris and how this fellowship supports innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Hear from past recipients, like Troy Magney of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and find out how you can apply to win a grant. For more information, visit: https://metergroup.com/company/grants/ #EnvironmentalResearch #GrantAHarrisFellowship #METERGroup #GraduateStudies #ResearchFunding </video>

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