With the control ability, you can do just that. This gives you the ability not only to see what is going on in the field, but you are also now able to do something about it. Remember, this is just one example of how Monitoring and Control are applied in the field. This is great for convenience for you as the grower. Also, consider the annual cost of labor you will save with this type of capability. From monitoring fertilizer levels in tanks to controlling your booster pump, whether you are growing Strawberries on the Coast or in Almonds in the Central Valley of California, Monitoring and Control can positively impact your operation.

Just talking about these types of technologies with these capabilities makes the grower automatically think about the price tag. We offer many options from different brands/companies at IDC to fit growers’ needs and budgets. As I mentioned before, these devices were invented to help conserve water and resources. Federal and State programs provide funding for growers that qualify that want to implement monitoring/control devices. 

For example, the Natural Resource of Conservation Services (NRCS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers to fund growers that wish to implement Monitoring or Control in their field and any other type of water and energy conservation methods. Other funding programs like the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) offer the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Some programs grant projects up to $250,000. The grower must provide some qualifications and documentation to be awarded any funding from these programs.