FarmHQ Blog
Catch up on the latest FarmHQ news and resources for all things irrigation.
Innovating Irrigation in Oregon: A Conversation with Nolan Grimm from Stettler Supply Company
Since 1948, Stettler Supply Company has been a trusted partner for Oregon farmers,...
The Benefits of Updating Your Agricultural Irrigation System
The Benefits of Updating Your Agricultural Irrigation System Agricultural...
Tips for Reducing the Cost of Pumping Irrigation Water
Tips for Reducing the Cost of Pumping Irrigation Water The rising cost of pumping...
Choosing the Right Irrigation Method for Different Crops
Choosing the Right Irrigation Method for Different Crops Efficient irrigation is...
4 Tips for Maximizing Water Efficiency on Your Farm
4 Tips for Maximizing Water Efficiency on Your Farm Effective water use is...
The Future of Farming: Remote Controlled Irrigation Systems
Agricultural business leaders face pressure to become more efficient while conserving...
Center Pivot Control & Monitoring
At FarmHQ, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in irrigation...
Factors To Consider When Selecting a Farm Irrigation System
Efficient irrigation systems promote optimal water management and sustainable crop...
A Quick Guide to Maintaining Your Irrigation Hose Reel
Irrigation hose reels are critical components of modern agriculture in ensuring...
Essential Tools for Monitoring and Managing Irrigation
Water is a vital and limited resource in...
Introducing the FarmHQ Irrigation Analytics Portal
FarmHQ has released a suite of new reporting tools to support our customers' data access...
Improving our Pressure Transducers for Irrigation Monitoring
At FarmHQ, reliability is our number one priority. Recently, we've identified issues...
Why Real-Time Monitoring of Hose Reels Is Important
Hose reels are a key part of efficient agricultural operations. From irrigation to...
Why Pump Speed Control Is Important for Irrigation
Efficient irrigation is essential for maintaining productive farms and supporting the...
3 Ways Mobile Irrigation Systems Help the Environment
Farmers worldwide face increasing pressure to adopt practices that conserve...
Sustainable Benefits of Introducing Smart Irrigation Systems
Farmers have long relied on traditional irrigation methods to hydrate crops, but...
How Yaskawa VFDs and FarmHQ Work Together to Simplify Irrigation
Irrigation can often feel like an endless hassle—constantly tweaking pumps, adjusting...
For Comprehensive Pump Control, Compatibility is Key
With FarmHQ pump control units now operating on hundreds of farms across nearly every US...
The Benefits of Using IoT for Irrigation Management
The rapid adoption of IoT (Internet of Things) in agriculture has provided many benefits...
5 Tips for Creating a Smart Farm Management Strategy
Due to rising demand in the agriculture industry, more and more farmers are...
Remote Irrigation Pump Control with Danfoss VLT AQUA Drive and FarmHQ
In modern irrigation systems, precision and automation are crucial for water...
Remote Pump Control with Dynagen TE-410 Panel and FarmHQ
The Dynagen TE-410 Panel is a versatile and powerful tool for controlling engine-driven...
Adding Remote Control to the Murphy TEC-10 with FarmHQ
The Murphy TEC-10 Panel is a highly versatile and reliable engine controller, widely...
Understanding the Market for Variable Frequency Drive Irrigation Pumps
By David Wallace, CEOOne reason that the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) pump in farm...
What Farmers Need To Know About Smart Irrigation
What Farmers Need To Know About Smart Irrigation As the agricultural industry evolves,...
5 Reasons Your Farm Needs Smart Irrigation Control
5 Reasons Your Farm Needs Smart Irrigation Control Modern farms rely on efficient...
How Precision Irrigation Enhances Crop Quality
How Precision Irrigation Enhances Crop Quality Precision irrigation offers farm...
4 Ways Mobile Irrigation Tech Saves You Time
4 Ways Mobile Irrigation Tech Saves You Time Time management is crucial in...
The Latest Trends in Smart Irrigation Technology
The Latest Trends in Smart Irrigation Technology Smart irrigation technology has...
How Growers Can Get the Most Out of Irrigation with Variable Frequency Drive Pumps
By David Wallace, CEOOne reason that the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) pump in farm...
How Smart Irrigation Control Saves Farmers Money
The adoption of advanced technologies is a game-changer for farmers looking to enhance...
Helping Growers Tackle Drip Irrigation with A New Kind of Valve Controller
By David Wallace, CEOU.S. ag irrigation isn’t a monolith As a company specializing in...
Six Predictions: What the U.S.D.A’s Latest Irrigation Survey Data Will Say About Trends in U.S. Farm Irrigation
By David Wallace, CEO and Cofounder, FarmHQ June 2024 I recently wrote about how...
U.S. Farm Irrigation Practices: What the Data Say
By David Wallace, Co-Founder and CEO of FarmHQAs someone who grew up around farm...
VFD Control
FarmHQ Announces VFD Controlby Katie Bishop, Head of Research and Outreach Keep reading...
Savings Calculator
How Much is Irrigation Monitoring Costing You?by Katie Bishop Read below and use our...
The Golden State and Irrigation
Irrigation in the Golden State: Meeting California’s Water Diversion & Use...
Irrigation Timers
The Importance of Precise Irrigation Timing in Modern Farmingby Connor Wallace, CTO of...
Common Problems with Hose Reel Irrigation and How to Solve Them
Common Hose Reel Irrigation Systems Problems and How to Fix Themby David Wallace, CEO of...
Hose Reel Irrigation Systems: Benefits & Manufacturers
Hose Reel Irrigation Systems: Benefits & Manufacturersby Katie Bishop, Head of...
Smart Irrigation
Smart Irrigation: FarmHQ's Solution for Farmersby Katie Bishop, Head of Research for...
FarmHQ Now Monitors Center Pivot and Linear Move Irrigation Systems
by Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQDavid and Connor Wallace, the founders of...
FarmHQ Launches Quick Scheduler
FarmHQ Launches Quick Scheduler by Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQIn mid-July,...
FarmHQ Launches Flow Rate Analysis
by Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQWhen I managed a vegetable and flower farm...
Irrigate With Any Smartphone in Multiple Languages
FarmHQ is excited to announce two additions to enhance our users' experience for this...
FarmHQ iOS Smartphone App for Remotely Monitoring and Controlling Irrigation Equipment Now Available in the Apple App Store
January 24, 2023 - Farm technology company FarmHQ today announced that its FarmHQ...
Team Member Spotlight: Gabe Martin – Lead Hardware Engineer – Draws on Robotics, Industrial Controls Background, and A Passion for Agriculture to “Help Farmers Solve Problems”
Gabe Martin’s path has taken him from the farms and shipyards of the Pacific Northwest,...
Bringing FarmHQ to Mexico for Remote Irrigation Monitoring and Control
Earlier this year, we hit another milestone for our company and FarmHQ: After a...
Team Member Spotlight: Lead Software Engineer Dan Oschrin Builds & Shapes Mobile-Friendly FarmHQ Dashboard for Customers
One of the key reasons our mobile-friendly FarmHQ dashboard is so easy for our customers...
Why we’re launching FarmHQ as a standalone remote pump monitoring and control system
Since we launched FarmHQ in 2020 to give farmers an option to upgrade any irrigation...
Customer Spotlight: In Washington State, FarmHQ Brings Andrew Albert of Andrew’s Hay “A Lot of Time Savings and Peace of Mind”
Andrew Albert, owner of Andrew’s Hay in Arlington, Washington, has deep roots in...
Customer Spotlight: For Gienger Farms in Oregon, FarmHQ Helps “Save the Headaches” of Pumping Manure and Irrigating for Silage on Their Dairy Operation
Five decades ago, Jesse Gienger’s grandfather founded their family’s dairy farm in...
Introducing Our New, Third-Generation FarmHQ Device for Retrofitting Hard-Hose Irrigation Reels & Pumps
We’re excited to share our new, third-generation FarmHQ® retrofit cellular device for...
Customer Spotlight: Wylie Thulen and Pioneer Potatoes Use FarmHQ to Remove the “What-Ifs” of Irrigating High-Value Crops with Hard-Hose Reels
Wylie Thulen’s family has been farming potatoes in Washington State’s Skagit Valley...
Customer Spotlight: “Peace of Mind” and “A Full Night’s Sleep” – Chris Stasko on the Impact of FarmHQ on His Farm in Ontario, Canada
Stasko Farms is a multi-generation operation in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Chris...
CODA Farm Technologies and Traveling Irrigation System Manufacturer Kifco Announce Partnership to Bring CODA’s FarmHQ Remote Monitoring & Control Capabilities to Kifco’s Hard-Hose Ag-Rain Water-Reels
Leading traveling irrigation system manufacturer Kifco and CODA Farm Technologies...
Update on Our Mission to Save Water, Protect Crops, and Help Farmers Save Money and Reduce Stress
The CODA Farm Technologies founding team from left to right: Connor Wallace, CTO; Gabe...
FarmHQ Featured on Potato Growers Podcast #14
Source: Spudman Brothers Connor and David Wallace of Washington’s Skagit...
IoT Automated Irrigation Reels & Pumps
Source: GeekWire How a tech entrepreneur went from potatoes to Amazon and back...
